3 Pfennigs - Gustav Adolphus
| Copper | 2.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Gustav Adolphus (Gustav Adolf) (1654-1695) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1674-1679 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#105748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Flower between two crosses and 2-line inscription with denomination and date within inner circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANDWITT
III
1674
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Pfennigs - Gustav Adolphus 1674-1679 from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States) made of Copper weighing 2.1 g is that it features an image of Gustav Adolphus, the Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, on one side, and a shield with the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, with the Thirty Years War having ended just a few decades prior, and the coin's design reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.
