3 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1730 front 3 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1730 back
3 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick 1730 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Charles August Frederick

1730 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
Charles August Frederick (Karl August Friedrich) (1728-1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1730
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1712-1848)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#179794
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value within ornate circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
ANNO . DOMINI . 1730

Comment

Slg. Hennig 162 Slg. Kayser 228

Interesting fact

The Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont was a small state within the German States, and the 3 Pfennigs coin was one of the first coins to feature the portrait of Charles August Frederick, who was the reigning prince at the time. This coin was minted in 1730, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design was influenced by the Baroque style, which was popular during that era. The coin's obverse features a detailed portrait of Charles August Frederick, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Waldeck-Pyrmont. Overall, this coin is a great example of the rich history and cultural heritage of the German States during the 18th century.