3 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1763 front 3 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1763 back
3 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1763 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Frederick II

1763 year
Copper 3.7 g 25.7 mm
Description
Issuer
East Frisia (German States)
King
Kingdom of Prussia › Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1744-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1763
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄160)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
25.7 mm
Thickness
1.12 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78495
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Four line inscription. Value and date divided by mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✿ 3 ✿ ꟾ PFEN: ꟾ SCHEIDE ꟾ MUNZ. ꟾ 17 D 63

Edge

Plain

Comment

Former Prussia KM# 291.
Listed under Brandenburg in Schön DM.

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 prominent figure in European history and known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that Frederick II was a strong advocate for the arts and sciences, and his court was a center of culture and learning.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1763 D - - - - - -

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