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6 Pfennigs - Frederick III
1694 year| Silver | 1.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#431430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
6
PF:BRAN
DEB:LAND
MVNTZ
.1694.
Comment
See also: KM# 568 = 6 PFENNIG (Mint: Magdeburg)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs - Frederick III 1694 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and transformation in Europe. The coin was minted in 1694, which was during the reign of Frederick III, who was the first king of Prussia and ruled from 1688 to 1701. This was a time of great political and military upheaval in Europe, with the ongoing War of the League of Augsburg and the rise of powerful empires such as the Habsburgs and the Bourbons. Despite these challenges, the State of Brandenburg-Prussia was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the 6 Pfennigs coin is a testament to the state's economic and cultural achievements during this time.
