3 Pfennigs 1574-1595 front 3 Pfennigs 1574-1595 back
3 Pfennigs 1574-1595 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Pfennigs

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
City of Beckum (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1574-1595
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige)
Currency
Pfennig
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#279012
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value: III in ornamented circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: III

Interesting fact

The 3 Pfennigs coin from Beckum features a unique design element - a small shield with the city's coat of arms, which includes a bee. This symbolizes the city's reputation for producing high-quality honey, which was an important industry in the region at the time.