3 Pfennigs 1648 front 3 Pfennigs 1648 back
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3 Pfennigs

1648 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City of Hamm (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1648
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#267118
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: III PFEN

Interesting fact

The 3 Pfennigs 1648 coin from the City of Hamm (German States) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted. It was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. The coin's obverse features the coat of arms of the City of Hamm, while the reverse bears the image of a crowned shield with the numeral "3" and the inscription "Pfennige" (German for "penny"). Despite its age, many of these coins have survived in good condition and are highly sought after by collectors of historical coins.