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3 Pfennigs - Frederick August III
1764 year| Silver | 0.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1763-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Year | 1764 |
| 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 | 0.8 g |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
PFENNIG
1764
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmark OF - LeipzigInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Frederick August III 1764 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted in 1764, just a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776, and during a period of increased tensions between European powers. Despite these challenges, the Electorate of Saxony continued to mint coins like this one, which feature Frederick August III, the ruling Elector of Saxony at the time. This coin is a testament to the resilience and continuity of the Saxon state during a time of great uncertainty and change.
