© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Pfennigs - Christian William of Brandenburg
1617 year| Silver | 0.59 g |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Christian William of Brandenburg (Christian Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1598-1631) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 3 Pfennig = 1 Dreier (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 3 divides date near top.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Christian William of Brandenburg 1617 coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Thirty Years War had begun in 1618, just a year after the coin was minted, and it would go on to last for three decades, causing widespread devastation and displacement. Despite this turmoil, the coin still bears the image of Christian William of Brandenburg, a prominent religious leader of the time, highlighting the importance of religion and leadership during this period.
