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3 Groschen - Frederick III
| Silver | 1.71 g | 21.65 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1700 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (⅐) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 21.65 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#104668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Three escutcheons (left, Eagle Brandenburg,
right eagle Prussia, bottom ...)
between (top) III (3rd) below ducal crown
and mint master (left) S or C (right) D or G.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III / SD
SUPREMUS DUX - IN PRUSSIA 1696
Engraver: Siegmund Dannies
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
The 3 Groschen coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick III (1695-1700), features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Brandenburg on the other. The coat of arms includes a shield with the symbols of the House of Hohenzollern, the ruling dynasty of Brandenburg-Prussia, and a crowned eagle. This design was used on many coins during Frederick III's reign and is a distinctive feature of Brandenburg-Prussian coinage from this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1695 | 1384000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1696 | 2800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1697 | 650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1698 | 5850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1700 | 360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Groschen - Frederick III 1695-1700 coin.
