1 Pfennig (Silver Pattern) 1790 front 1 Pfennig (Silver Pattern) 1790 back
1 Pfennig (Silver Pattern) 1790 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Pfennig Silver Pattern

1790 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States)
Type
Pattern
Year
1790
Value
1 Pfennig (1⁄288)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#267220
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3-line isnription with value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 // PFENNING // 1790

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig (Silver Pattern) 1790 from Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a bishop, believed to be Bishop Maximilian Friedrich von Königsegg-Rothenfels, who was the bishop of Münster at the time. The reverse side shows the coat of arms of the Cathedral chapter of Münster, which includes a crossed key and a sword. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and historical significance.