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1 Pfennig - Francis Arnold of Metternich
1706 year| Copper | 0.8 g | 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 | 1706 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Value I in oval baroque frame, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S(T). ROM. IMP. PRINC. COM. PYRM.
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM 170.1 - Obverse Legend = FRANC. ARNOL. D. G. EPISC. PADERKM 170.2 - Obverse Legend = FRANC. ARNOL. D. G. EPISC. PADERB. / Quarters of Shield Reversed
KM 170.3 - Obverse Legend = FRANC. ARNOL. D. G. EPISC. PADER / Large Shield Crosses Without Outline
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Francis Arnold of Metternich 1706 coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "F" (representing Francis Arnold) placed above the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Paderborn. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era, making it a prized collector's item for numismatists.
