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3 Pfennigs
1623 year| Silver | 0.80 g | 18.50 mm |
| Issuer | Reuss-Gera (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry II (Heinrich II) (1572-1635) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 18.50 mm |
| Thickness | 0.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#410329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 3
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E S
3
Comment
Varieties exist.
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs 1623 from Reuss-Gera (German States) coin is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many German states were struggling to rebuild their economies. The minting of this coin signifies the efforts of Reuss-Gera to establish a stable currency and promote trade within the region. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, highlights the importance of this coin as a medium of exchange and store of value.
