3 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1752-1761 front

3 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1752-1761 back

3 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1752-1761 photo

3 Pfennigs - Frederick II


Copper	7.5 g	26.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King	Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1752-1761
Value	3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency	Thaler
Composition	Copper
Weight	7.5 g
Diameter	26.5 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#65876
Rarity index	65%

Reverse

5-line inscription with date, denomination and mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✿ 3 ✿ ꟾ PFEN: ꟾ SCHEIDE ꟾ MUNZ. ꟾ 17A52

Edge

Plain

Comment

3 pfennig = 1/36 groschen = 1/96 thaler

Coin minted at the Berlin mint (different A) and at Magdeburg (different F)

Variants:
The position of the different may vary; in some cases, it does not split the year, but is placed below it.
The rosettes next to the denomination also vary, sometimes being replaced by 8-pointed stars (1755).
Coins from 1755 can be overprinted on 1752 or 1753 vintages.
On the Magdeburg coin, the double dot in the legend is sometimes replaced by a single dot, and the dot at the end of the legend may be absent. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

3 pfennig = 1/36 groschen = 1/96 thaler

Pièce frappée à l'atelier monétaire de Berlin (différent A) et à Magdeburg (différent F)

Variantes:
La position du différent peut varier, dans certains cas il ne scinde pas le millésime mais se retrouve en dessous.
Les rosettes accostant la valeur faciale varient également, parfois elles sont remplacées par des étoiles à 8 rais (millésime de 1755).
Les pièces de 1755 peuvent être surfrappées sur les millésimes de 1752 ou 1753.
Sur la pièce de Magdeburg, le double point de la légende est parfois remplacé par un simple point et le point en fin de légende peut être absent.

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a highly influential leader who modernized the Prussian army and implemented various reforms, including the abolition of torture and the establishment of religious freedom. He is also known for his military campaigns, including the Seven Years' War, and his patronage of the arts and culture. The coin's design was likely inspired by his image and legacy.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1752 A	5760000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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