© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Pfennigs - Frederick II
1746 year| Billon | 0.68 g | - |
| Issuer | East Frisia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Kingdom of Prussia › Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1744-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1746 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIII
PFENN
1746
I C G
Comment
ICG = Johann Christian GittermannInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1746 coin from East Frisia (German States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was used to create a more durable and affordable alternative to pure silver coins. The use of Billon in the production of coins like the 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1746 coin reflects the economic and technological advancements of the time, and provides a unique insight into the history of coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1746 ICG | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1746 coin.
