© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1 Pfennig - Francis Arnold of Metternich
1718 year| Copper | - | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold of Metternich (Franz Arnold von Metternich) (1704-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#180903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I between 2 diamond shaped ornaments, date below, all in circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FURSTL. PAERB. LANDT. MUNTZ.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on the 1718 coin was likely done to signify the coin's connection to the Bishopric and to differentiate it from other coins in circulation.
