3 Pfennige - George Henry 1819 front 3 Pfennige - George Henry 1819 back
3 Pfennige - George Henry 1819 photo
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3 Pfennige - George Henry

1819 year
Copper 3.23 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
George II (Georg II) (1813-1845)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1819
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1712-1848)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.23 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#158745
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

6-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* III *
PFENNIGE
SCHEIDE
MÜNZE.
1819.
F.W.

Edge

Dropped rim

Comment

different designed rim at the opposite side:

Interesting fact

The 3 Pfennige coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States) made of Copper and weighing 3.23g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Germany. In the early 19th century, the German states were in the process of forming a unified nation, and this coin was minted during that transition. It is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Germany and the efforts of its people to come together as a single nation.