3 Pfennige - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1839-1840 front 3 Pfennige - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1839-1840 back
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3 Pfennige - Alexander Charles Joint Coinage

 
Copper 4.6 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States)
Duke
Alexander Charles (Alexander Karl) (1834-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1839-1840
Value
3 Pfennig = 1⁄96 Reichsthaler
Currency
Thaler (1840-1867)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#22994
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Inscription at top and bottom. 2-line inscription in center with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
96 EINEN THALER
3
PFENNIGE
SCHEIDEMÜNZE

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare double portrait of both Alexander Charles, the Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg, and his wife, Princess Friederike of Prussia. This unique design was a result of the joint coinage agreement between the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg and the Kingdom of Prussia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839  386000 - - - - - -
1840  291852 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pfennige - Alexander Charles (Joint Coinage) 1839-1840 coin.