© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Pfennige - Frederick William III
| Billon (Ag .125) | 0.72 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1804 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (Ag .125) |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#240642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ 3 ❀
PFENNIGE
18 01
A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennige coin from the Kingdom of Prussia is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who ruled Prussia from 1797 to 1840. During this time, the European continent was experiencing the effects of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, which led to economic instability and inflation. Despite these challenges, the 3 Pfennige coin remained a widely used denomination in Prussia and other German states, and its design and composition remained relatively consistent throughout this period.
