3 Pfennigs - Wenceslaus III Adam (Teschen) 1562-1569 front 3 Pfennigs - Wenceslaus III Adam (Teschen) 1562-1569 back
3 Pfennigs - Wenceslaus III Adam (Teschen) 1562-1569 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Wenceslaus III Adam Teschen

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Teschen (Silesia)
Duke
Wenceslaus III Adam (Václav III Adam) (1528-1579)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1562-1569
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄180)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#122060
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

'T' in scalloped shield divides date in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BENEDITO DOI DIV I F

Comment

Ref. F/S#2954-56. Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Pfennigs - Wenceslaus III Adam (Teschen) 1562-1569 from Duchy of Teschen (Silesia) made of Silver is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of Wenceslaus III Adam, the Duke of Teschen, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Duchy of Teschen. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and economic change in the region, and its design reflects the influences of the Renaissance and the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region.