4 Pfennigs - Frederick III 1689-1691 front 4 Pfennigs - Frederick III 1689-1691 back
4 Pfennigs - Frederick III 1689-1691 photo
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4 Pfennigs - Frederick III

 
Silver - 17 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1689-1691
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄63)
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28576
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Number amount above inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IIII
PFE BRAN
DEB LAND
MUNTZ
1690

Edge

Sheet-thin

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick III, who was also known as Frederick the Great. He was a prominent figure in European history and is remembered for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin itself is made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.