© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
12 Mariengroschen - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg
| Silver | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick Christian of Plettenberg (1688-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1694 |
| Value | 12 Mariengroschen (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription, titles in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BURGGR STROMB S R I PRIN D IN BORCK
XII
MARIEN
GROS
1692
JO
Unabridged legend: Burggravius Strombergensis Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps Dominus In Borkelo
Interesting fact
The 12 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Münster, minted during the reign of Frederick Christian of Plettenberg (1692-1694), features an image of the Virgin Mary on the obverse side, which is why it's called a "Mariengroschen" (meaning "Marian groat" in German). The coin was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time.
