3 Pfennigs ND (1680) front 3 Pfennigs ND (1680) back
3 Pfennigs ND (1680) photo
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3 Pfennigs ND

1680 year
Silver 0.39 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Dortmund (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1680
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#156431
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle with displayed wings facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRE MON

Edge

3-line inscription with denomination.

Lettering: III / PFEN / NING

Comment

Meyer 132b

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs ND (1680) coin from the City of Dortmund is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, who ruled from 1658 to 1705. During this period, the German states were experiencing significant economic growth and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for coinage. As a result, many cities, including Dortmund, began minting their own coins to meet this demand. The 3 Pfennigs coin was one of the most widely used denominations of its time and remained in circulation for many years, making it a valuable piece of numismatic history.