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3 Pfennigs
1859 year| Copper | 2.54 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 3 *
PFENNINGE
1859
B.S.
Engraver: Benjamin Steinhorst
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs 1859 coin from the City of Rostock (German States) made of Copper weighing 2.54g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the German states were still using a variety of different currencies, and this coin was one of the few standardized coins that were widely accepted across the region. This coin was also minted during a time of economic growth and industrialization in Germany, and its production was a response to the increasing demand for a standardized currency that could be used for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 BS | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pfennigs 1859 coin.
