© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
3 Pfennigs - Frederick Günther
1842 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Günther (Friedrich Günther) (1814-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1842 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler (1710-1868) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date, denomination and mintmark with inscription on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
3 // PFENNINGE // 1842 // A
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Frederick Günther, the ruling prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. The coin was minted in 1842, during a time of economic and political change in Germany, and it was one of the first coins to be minted under the new German Empire, which was established in 1871. It's also worth noting that the coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it has a relatively low value compared to other coins minted during the same period. Despite its low value, the coin is still considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists today.
