4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1764-1766 front 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1764-1766 back
4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1764-1766 photo
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4 Pfennigs - Frederick II

 
Billon 0.88 g -
Description
Issuer
East Frisia (German States)
King
Kingdom of Prussia › Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1744-1786)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1766
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄120)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.88 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#315427
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value, date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
4
GUTE
PFEN
A

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1764-1766 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 coin that was less expensive to produce than a solid silver coin, while still maintaining some of the durability and resistance to wear and tear of a solid silver coin. The use of Billon in the production of coins was a common practice in many parts of Europe during the 18th century, and this coin is an example of that practice.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1764 A 1092000 - - - - - -
1766 A 269000 - - - - - -

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 1764-1766 coin.