3 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV 1843-1845 front 3 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV 1843-1845 back
3 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV 1843-1845 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV

 
Copper 7.21 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1843-1845
Value
3 Pfenninge (1⁄120)
Currency
Vereinsthaler (1821-1873)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.21 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18319
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
3
PFENNINGE
1845
A

Translation: Fiat coin

Interesting fact

The 3 Pfennigs coin featuring Frederick William IV of Prussia was minted during a time of great change in the German states. The coin was minted in 1843, just a year before the Prussian government abolished the feudal system and introduced a new constitution that established a constitutional monarchy. This was a significant turning point in German history, marking the beginning of a more modern and democratic era.