© Briefmarken- und Münzhaus Fürth
© Briefmarken- und Münzhaus Fürth
3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
1760 year| Copper | - | 25 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 | 1760 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination, SM (for Scheide Munz), and date. Decoration around the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✥ 3 ✥
PFENNIG
S ● M
1760
Edge
Plain
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 crescent moon and star symbol located above the shield on the obverse side of the coin. This symbol was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted during the reign of John Frederick Charles of Ostein, who was a member of the German nobility and ruled over the region of Erfurt during the 18th century. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin helps to distinguish it from other coins minted during the same period and adds to its historical significance.
