© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
| Copper | 5.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1760 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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.
Gräßler lists many variations of this type: Gräßler# 92 to Gräßler# 93.1 and Gräßler# 93.3 to Gräßler# 94.4a (1759) and Gräßler# 151 to Gräßler# 151.3 (1760).
Alternate Lettering, Obverse:
IOH · FRID · CARL· E · M · & · PRINC · WORM ·
Alternate Lettering, Obverse:
I·F·C·D·G·S·S·M· A·E·S·R·I·F·G·A·C·F·E·E·W
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 letters "S.P.Q.R.E." (Senatus Populusque Romanus Erfordiensis) which represents the coat of arms of the city of Erfurt. This coin was minted during the reign of John Frederick Charles of Ostein, who was the last ruling prince-bishop of the Principality of Erfurt.
