© 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
1774 year| Billon | 0.85 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 | 1774 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value with Roman 4, date and A below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIII
GUTE
PFEN
1774
A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1774 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 like the 4 Pfennigs - Frederick II 1774 coin allowed for the creation of a coin that was both affordable and durable, making it a practical choice for everyday transactions.
