© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
3 Pfennigs "Dreier" ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fribourg |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1501-1529 |
| Value | 1 Dreier (3⁄224) |
| Currency | Écu (1475-1529) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +SANCTVS*NICOLAVS
Lettering (regular font): +SANCTVS*NICOLAVS
Comment
Actual years of mintage are unknown. The date range listed below is best guess.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs "Dreier" coin from the City of Fribourg is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during the Renaissance period. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was prized for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the 3 Pfennigs coin was still considered a valuable form of currency in its time, and it remained in circulation for many years.
