© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
3 Pfennigs
1622 year| Copper | 1.89 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Beckum (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value III and date in ornamented square
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
1622
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs 1622 from City of Beckum (German States) coin is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The City of Beckum, in particular, was an important trading center and the coin was likely used extensively in local commerce. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its design featured the city's coat of arms, which symbolized the city's independence and sovereignty.
