6 Pfennigs - Frederick William 1651-1659 front 6 Pfennigs - Frederick William 1651-1659 back
6 Pfennigs - Frederick William 1651-1659 photo

6 Pfennigs - Frederick William

 
Silver - 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1651-1659
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄42)
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#95672
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

6-line central inscription with date and denomination, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 6 / PFENN(IG) / BRANDENB / LANDES / M(U)(V)NZ / 1658

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the coinage of many German states, including Brandenburg-Prussia, was in disarray. Despite this, the 6 Pfennigs coin was minted with a high level of precision and craftsmanship, featuring a detailed image of Frederick William, the ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia at the time. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Brandenburg-Prussia during a period of great upheaval.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1651  486000 - - - - - -

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