4 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1767 front 4 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1767 back
4 Pfennigs - Frederick August 1767 photo
© M. Sander

4 Pfennigs - Frederick August

1767 year
Billon (.160 silver) 1.5 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Anhalt-Zerbst (German States)
Prince
Frederick Augustus (Friedrich August) (1747-1793)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1767
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.160 silver)
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#162557
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

4-line central inscription with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ IIII +
PFENN
F. A. Z. L. M.
1767

DCCCCLX. EINE. FEINE. MARCK

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs coin from Anhalt-Zerbst is that it features an image of Frederick August, the ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Zerbst, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the principality. This coin was minted in 1767 and was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, which was commonly used for coinage during that time period. Despite its small denomination, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.