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3 Pfennigs
| Copper | 1.73 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and date
Followed by mintmark
Then a B (origin of which is unknown)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
¤III¤
PFENNING
• 1760 •
(R)
•B•
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin from the City of Rostock (German States) made of Copper weighing 1.73g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. During his reign, Prussia became a major military and economic power, and the coinage of the time reflects the growth and prosperity of the region. The 3 Pfennigs coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions, and its copper composition made it a durable and practical choice for daily use.
