5 Pfennigs - Frederick William II
1812 year| Copper | 6.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
60 EIN THALER
5
PFENNINGE
1812
A
2 EIN ZEHNER
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Frederick William II, who was the King of Prussia from 1786 until his death in 1797. He was known for his military campaigns and his support of the arts and sciences. In fact, he was a patron of the famous German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who was a professor at the University of Königsberg during Frederick William II's reign.
