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3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
1759 year| Copper | 5.35 g | 25.20 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 |
| Year | 1759 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.35 g |
| Diameter | 25.20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination (in roman numerals), SM (for Scheide Munz), and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ III ✥
PFENNIG
S ● M
1759
Comment
This is similar to KM# 308 (Mainz) and Schön DM# 20 (Erfurt) except that the denomination is written III Pfennig instead of 3 Pfennig.
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin featuring John Frederick Charles of Ostein was part of a series of coins issued by the City of Erfurt in the German States during the 18th century. What makes this coin stand out is that it was made of copper, which was a relatively rare metal at the time, and it weighed only 5.35 grams, making it a lightweight and highly portable form of currency. This coin is a great example of the innovative ways that cities and states in Germany experimented with different materials and designs during this time period.
