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3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
| Copper | 5.45 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › John Frederick Charles of Ostein (Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein) (1743-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1761 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#100604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination, SM (for Scheide Munz), and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ 3 ✥
PFENNIG
S ● M
1759
Comment
This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler.
Gräßler lists several variations from Gräßler# 90 to Gräßler# 91.3a (except for Gräßler# 90) (1759), Gräßler# 142-146 (1760), and Gräßler# 187 (1761).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the City of Erfurt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Ostein family, which is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was a nod to the ruling family of the time, and it adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the coin's design.
