© DavidA
© DavidA
3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
| Copper | 3.5 g | 22.5 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 | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination, SM (for Scheide Munz), and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ 3 ✥
PFENNIG
S • M
1760
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is listed under Mainz in KM and under Erfurt in Schön DM and Gräßler.
Gräßler lists many variations of this type: Gräßler# 135, 138, 138.1, and 139 (1760) and Gräßler# 174.1, 174.2, 180, and 181 (1761).
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin from the City of Erfurt, minted in 1760-1761, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or other symbols, it depicts a stylized image of a beehive, surrounded by foliage and flowers. This design was meant to symbolize the importance of industry and hard work, as well as the prosperity and growth of the city. It's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the time, and makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
