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3 Pfennigs - Frederick William III
| Copper | 4.68 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1840 |
| Value | 3 Pfenninge = 3 Pfennig (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Value, with date below, Mint mark bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
3 ꟾ PFENNINGE ꟾ 1822 ꟾ A
Edge
Rings
Comment
The vintages 1823 A and 1824 A, taken over by Jaeger and the SCWC do not exist, see Olding page 99.
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin featuring Frederick William III of Prussia was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1821, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and it was used throughout the German States until 1840. During this time, Prussia was rapidly industrializing and becoming a major economic power in Europe. The coin's design, featuring an image of Frederick William III, symbolized the growing influence and power of the Prussian monarchy during this period.
