3 Pfennigs - David and Frederick Christoph 1622-1623 front 3 Pfennigs - David and Frederick Christoph 1622-1623 back
3 Pfennigs - David and Frederick Christoph 1622-1623 photo
© David E. Anderson

3 Pfennigs - David and Frederick Christoph

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Hinterort (German States)
Count
David (1578-1628) Frederick Christopher (1578-1631)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1622-1623
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1474-1666)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#156621
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An imperial orb containing a '3' - 16 to the left and ZZ to the right (1622).

Script: Latin

Comment

At this time, David and Friedrich Christoph, Counts, were issuing joint coinage for the county of Mansfeld-Eigentlich-Hinterort.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the County of Mansfeld-Hinterort is that it features a unique double portrait of its rulers, David and Frederick Christoph, who were brothers and co-regents of the county. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that time and adds to the coin's historical significance and collectible value.