© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
| Copper | - | 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 | 1759-1760 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four-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. Only KM lists this type as existing in 1760. The image in KM is from 1759.
Gräßler lists many variations of this type: Gräßler# 84.1 to Gräßler# 87 except for Gräßler# 84.7.
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin minted during John Frederick Charles of Ostein's reign features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "JFC" (for Johann Friedrich Carl) on the reverse side, which was a personal touch added by the ruler. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that showcased his name and initials, making it a distinctive and collectible piece among numismatists.
