3 Pfennigs - Ernest III ND (1620) front 3 Pfennigs - Ernest III ND (1620) back
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3 Pfennigs - Ernest III ND

1620 year
Copper 1.41 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States)
Count
Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄84)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.41 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137315
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value 'III' in ornamented square within circle of pellets.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 3 Pfennigs coin from County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) made of Copper weighing 1.41g has a unique feature. It has a crescent moon shape on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg. This feature makes it stand out from other coins of the same denomination and era.