3 Pfennigs - Frederick I 1703-1706 front 3 Pfennigs - Frederick I 1703-1706 back
3 Pfennigs - Frederick I 1703-1706 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Frederick I

 
Billon (.125 silver) 0.69 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1701-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1703-1706
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.125 silver)
Weight
0.69 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#127871
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Face value between two rosettes, legend and year in five linesAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✿ 3 ✿
PF. BRĀ
DEB. LAND
MUNTZ
1703

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variant of lettering (Reverse):
✿ 3 ✿
PF. BRAN
DENBLAND
MUNTZ
1706

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Frederick I 1703-1706 coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, the coin contains 0.125 silver, making it a unique blend of metals. This blend was used to create a coin that was both durable and had a lower cost of production compared to coins made of pure silver. This coin is a great example of how different materials were used in the production of coins throughout history, and how they were used to create unique and valuable collectibles.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1706 HFH 271968 - - - - - -

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