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3 Groschen - George William ND
| Silver | 1.72 g | 22.83 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (⅐) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 22.83 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination 3G.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⦁ D⋮ H⦁ R⦁ R⦁ ER⦁ V⦁ CHVR⦁ I⦁ P⦁ Z⦁ G⦁ C⦁
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variety of captions and punctuation exist
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Groschen coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of George William, who was the Duke of Brandenburg and King of Prussia from 1619 to 1640. During his reign, George William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 3 Groschen coin was a key part of this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the growing prosperity and influence of the Brandenburg-Prussian state.
