3 Pfenning - Frederick Francis II
1845 year| Copper | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wismar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1803-1903) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1845 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
PFENING
1845
S
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint master Heinrich Schroeder (S)Interesting fact
The 3 Pfenning coin from Wismar, minted in 1845 during the reign of Frederick Francis II, features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The word "WISMAR" is misspelled as "WISMARR," with an extra "R" at the end. This error was likely caused by a mistake in the engraving process and was not corrected before the coins were minted and released into circulation. As a result, the coin has become a prized collector's item among numismatists, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
