3 Pfennigs - Frederick II
1763 year| Copper | 3.6 g | 24.9 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Comment
Listed as war currency.KM catalogue lists this piece as East Friesland KM# A231
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of King Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia. This coin was minted during Frederick's reign, which lasted from 1740 to 1786, and was a time of significant cultural, economic, and military development for Prussia.
