Obverse © Münzhandlung Dirk Löbbers – Reverse © Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
3 Pfennigs
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1746 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
2-line inscription within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
PFEN
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin from the City of Hamm was minted during a time when the city was part of the Holy Roman Empire, a political entity that existed in Central Europe from the 10th to the 18th century. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the city, which includes a hammer, symbolizing the city's name and its history as a center of trade and commerce.