© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
3 Pfennigs Siege coinage
1634 year| Copper | 0.70 g | - |
| Issuer | City under siege of Minden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄84) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#138572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2-line inscription with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: III / PENNI
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs siege coinage from Minden, Germany, 1634, made of copper, and weighing 0.70g, is interesting because it was created during a time of economic hardship and war. The city of Minden was under siege during the Thirty Years' War, and the usual supply of coinage was disrupted. To address this issue, the city authorities decided to mint their coins using available materials like copper, which was not commonly used for coinage at that time. This coin is a unique example of how people adapted to difficult circumstances and found ways to maintain economic activity during times of conflict.