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3 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis II
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.45 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1846 |
| Value | 3 Pfennig = 1 Dreiling (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1872) |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
4-line inscribed with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.III.
PFENNINGE
M.S.L.M.
1845
Unabridged legend: Mecklenburg-Schwerin Landmünze
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick Francis II, who was the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1842 until his death in 1846. During his reign, there was a movement towards economic and political unity in Germany, which ultimately led to the formation of the German Empire in 1871. The coin's mintage and design reflect this period of change, as it features the Grand Duke's image on one side and the value and denomination on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | 203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 124521 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 170238 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pfennigs - Frederick Francis II 1842-1846 coin.
