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3 Pfennigs Dreier - John George II
| Silver | 0.75 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Prince elector | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1657-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1656-1665 |
| Years | 1656-1665 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 3.
inscription and sign of mint master (acorn) around
Script: Latin
Lettering: OBER. SAX. KREISSES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the Electorate of Saxony, where the coin was minted, managed to maintain its independence and economic stability, which is reflected in the coin's high silver content and detailed design.
