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3 Pfennigs - Frederick William IV
| Copper | 4.567 g | 23.92 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1841-1842 |
| Value | 3 Pfennige = 1⁄120 Reichsthaler |
| Currency | Vereinsthaler (1821-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.567 g |
| Diameter | 23.92 mm |
| Thickness | 1.39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Value, with date below, Mint mark bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
3 ꟾ PFENNINGE ꟾ 1842 ꟾ D
Edge
Raised circles
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Frederick William IV, who was the King of Prussia from 1840 until his death in 1861. However, the coin was actually minted during a time of political turmoil in Prussia, when the country was undergoing significant political and social changes. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a reminder of the complexities of Prussia's past.
