3 Pfennigs - Gustav IV Adolph 1799 front 3 Pfennigs - Gustav IV Adolph 1799 back
3 Pfennigs - Gustav IV Adolph 1799 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Gustav IV Adolph

1799 year
Silver 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Wismar (German States)
Period
Swedish occupation (1648-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1799
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄192)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#19032
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
PFENING
1799
F.L.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Gustav IV Adolph 1799 coin from the City of Wismar (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Gustav IV Adolph, who was the King of Sweden from 1792 until his abdication in 1809. During his reign, Sweden experienced significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency, which led to the introduction of new coinage systems. The 3 Pfennigs coin was part of this new system and was minted in silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite the challenges faced during this period, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.