German States Coins Prussia 3 Pfennig 1870

German States Coins PrussiaGerman States Coins Prussia 3 Pfennig

German States Coins Prussia 3 Pfennig 1870
Wilhelm I (22 March 1797 – 9 March 1888), King of Prussia (2 January 1861 – 9 March 1888) and the first German Emperor (18 January 1871 – 9 March 1888)

Obverse: Lettering around top. Central design of crown above a square shield containing an eagle - facing left with wings outstretched and holding a sword and orb (Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia or "Prussian Eagle" with the royal monogram of Friedrich I "FR" - Fridericus Rex, "King Frederick").
Lettering: 120 EINEN THALER.

Reverse: Lettering around top, value and date in middle. Mint letter at bottom below dividing line.
Lettering: SCHEIDE MÜNZE 3 PFENNINGE 1870 C.

Mint: C = Frankfurt am Main.
Edge:          Plain.
Years:   1861-1873.
Value:   3 Pfenninge (1/120).
Metal:   Copper.
Weight:   4.4 g.
Diameter:   24 mm.
Thickness:  1.1 mm.
Shape:   Round.

The Vereinsthaler was the currency of Prussia between 1857 and 1873. It replaced the Thaler at par and was replaced by the Mark at a rate of 1 Vereinsthaler = 3 Mark. The Vereinsthaler was subdivided into 30 Silbergroschen, each of 12 Pfenninge.