© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Pfennigs - Emerich-Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim
1768 year| Copper | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1768 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Five-line inscription with denomination, Scheide Munz, and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ III ✥
PFENNIG
SCHEIDE
MUNZ
1768
Comment
This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Emerich-Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim 1768 coin from the City of Erfurt (German States) made of Copper is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Counts of Breitbach-Bürresheim, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on this particular issue was likely done to signify the importance of the Counts of Breitbach-Bürresheim and their connection to the City of Erfurt.
