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6 Pfennigs - Frederick I
| Billon (.125 silver) | 1.3 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1701-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1703-1711 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❖ 6 ❖ ꟾ PF: BRAN ꟾ DENB: LAND ꟾ MUNTZ• ꟾ • 1708 •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted at• Berlin (CS) → v. Schr.# 217-248 ꟾ KM# 38
• Magdeburg (HFH) → v. Schr.# 249-264 ꟾ KM# 39
The total mintage is around 12'280'000 coins.
Large number of varieties of the known legend and punctuation.
✿ 6 ✿ ꟾ PF: BRAN. ꟾ DENB: LAND ꟾ MUNTZ.
✿ 6 ✿ ꟾ PF: BRAN ꟾ DENB: LAND ꟾ MUNTZ.
✿ 6 ✿ ꟾ PFEN. BRAN ꟾ DENB: LAND ꟾ MUNTZ.
✿ 6 ✿ ꟾ PFEN. BRAN ꟾ DENB. LAND ꟾ MUNTZ.
✿ 6 ✿ ꟾ PFEN: BRAN ꟾ DENB: LAND ꟾ MUNTZ.
✿ 6 ✿ ꟾ PFEN: BRAN ꟾ DENB LAND ꟾ MUNTZ.
The five-petalled rosette next to the face value may be replaced by a six-petalled rosette, a rhombus-shaped figure or a five-pointed star.
Year with or without a dot.
The shape of the monogram may also vary.
See the F. F. von Schrötter catalogue for more details.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick I, who was also known as Frederick the Great. He was a prominent figure in European history and is known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design and mintage reflect the economic and political changes that took place during his reign, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1703 | 656000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1705 | 262400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1706 | 262400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1707 | 2099388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1711 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pfennigs - Frederick I 1703-1711 coin.
