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4 Pfennigs - Frederick William III
| Copper | 6.15 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1840 |
| Value | 4 Pfenninge (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.15 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Value and date in center, mint mark below. SCHEIDE MUNZE around circumference
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
4 ꟾ PFENNINGE ꟾ 1827
D
Edge
Raised circles
Comment
Coins minted at the Berlin (A), Breslau (B) and Düsseldorf (D) mints.Vintages 1833 A, 1835 A, 1830 D and 1840 D, listed by SCWC and NGC, do not exist.
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Frederick William III, who was the king of Prussia from 1797 until his death in 1840. During his reign, he oversaw a series of political and economic reforms that helped to modernize Prussia and lay the groundwork for its eventual rise to power in Germany. Despite facing challenges from neighboring powers and internal conflicts, Frederick William III was able to maintain Prussia's independence and stability throughout his reign. Today, his image on this coin serves as a reminder of his contributions to Prussia's history and development.
