5 Pfennigs - Frederick William III
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#307883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
60 EIN THALER
5
PFENNINGE
1812
A
2 EIN ZEHNER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pfennigs - Frederick William III 1812 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Copper weighing 6.36 g is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and medalist, Johann Gottfried Schadow. Schadow was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and sculptures. His design for the Pattern 5 Pfennigs coin features a portrait of Frederick William III, the King of Prussia, on the obverse, and an eagle on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Prussian kingdom, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
