© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Pfennigs - Leopold I Oppeln - Pattern
| Gold (.986) | 1.13 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Silesia |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1690-1694 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination inside, separating the date in two.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 94
3
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Pfennigs - Leopold I (Oppeln - Pattern) 1690-1694 from Royal Mint of Silesia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1658 to 1705. During his reign, there was a significant increase in trade and commerce, which led to the need for a more standardized system of currency. The Pattern 3 Pfennigs coin was one of the first coins to be minted with a standardized weight and purity, which made it easier to use in trade and commerce. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early modern coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
