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mindcrime1988
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I found an old coin metal detecting near Bitburg, Germany. This area is on the southwest side of Germany. The coin is rough as you can see and I can only make out one side which is not very clear either. The diameter is 2.5cm (15/16") and thickness is 1mm. It seems to have a shield and possibly a crown on top. Any ideas? I know cleaning coins is a big no-no but in this case I do not think some cleaning would hurt. But if the consensus is to leave the coin as is, then that is what I'll do. Thanks!

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..I am not a world coin collector...however, I have enjoyed Bitburger Pils ! I'm sure some experts will give you direction on this soon.Nice find !
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It's hard to tell with remaining details, although I wouldn't put it past a collector here.
What does the reverse show? I have coins from both Norway and the Netherlands which resemble what I see here.
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My bet is on Prussian 3 pfennig.
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Svslav, I'm changing my bet to that coin.
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Wow incredible eye for detail SVSLAV!! Thank you very much. After you sent the enclosed photo, I did a little more research and found out that this particular coin was minted from 1821-1842. The coins after these dates have a different crown so I know my coin fits the earlier dates. Now if I can just make it a little more legible. I have used electrolysis before to clean items and may just try it on this coin. I know this is the safest way. Thank you again!
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Then 1842 3 pfennig are 2.4 cm
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