3 Pfennige - Frederick William IV Mule
1850 year| Copper | 4.567 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 3 Pfennige = 1⁄120 Vereinsthaler |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.567 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennige - Frederick William IV (Mule) 1850 coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it features a unique combination of designs from two different coinage systems. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Frederick William IV, while the reverse (back) side features the Prussian eagle, which was a common motif on coins from the German States. This combination of designs is known as a "mule" and is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity.
