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3 Pfennigs - Adolph Frederick IV
| Copper | 2.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus Frederick IV (Adolf Friedrich IV) (1752-1794) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1755 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1872) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
6-line inscribed with value and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*III*
PFEN.
FR. MECKL.
SCHEIDE
MUNZ
*B*
Comment
Adolph Friedrich IV was brother of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818)who by marriage to King George III the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from her wedding in 1761 until the union of the two kingdoms in 1801, after which she was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until her death in 1818. She was also the Electress of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire until the promotion of her husband to King of Hanover on 12 October 1814, after which she was also queen consort of Hanover.
Queen Charlotte was a patroness of the arts and an amateur botanist, who helped expand Kew Gardens. George III and Charlotte had 15 children, 13 of whom survived to adulthood. She was distressed by her husband's bouts of physical illness and insanity, which became permanent in later life and resulted in their eldest son's appointment as Prince Regent in 1811.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_of_Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is that it features an image of Adolph Frederick IV, who was the reigning duke at the time the coin was minted (1753-1755). This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to promote trade and commerce in the region. Despite being made of copper, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin's design and craftsmanship were of high quality, reflecting the importance of the duchy's economy and trade during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1753 B | 175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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