3 Pfennigs - Paul Frederick 1838-1842 front 3 Pfennigs - Paul Frederick 1838-1842 back
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3 Pfennigs - Paul Frederick

 
Billon 0.45 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Grand duke
Paul Frederick (1837-1842)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1838-1842
Value
3 Pfennig = 1 Dreiling (1⁄192)
Currency
Thaler (1815-1872)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.45 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#68015
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

4-line inscription with value and date.

M.S.L.M stands for Mecklenburg Schwerin Land Münze

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.III.
PFENNINGE
M.S.L.M.
1841
.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 3 Pfennigs coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, minted between 1838 and 1842, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, on its reverse side. This symbol was chosen to represent the region's coat of arms and signify its strength and protection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839  171969 - - - - - -
1840  111770 - - - - - -
1841  99576 - - - - - -
1842  157073 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pfennigs - Paul Frederick 1838-1842 coin.