12 Pfennigs
1543 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1543 |
| Value | 12 Pfennig = 1 Schilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gothic 'XII' in circle, ornamented margin with date at top
Lettering:
1543
XII
Interesting fact
The 12 Pfennigs 1543 coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The Protestant Reformation, led by figures like Martin Luther, was challenging the authority of the Catholic Church, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political changes that were taking place. The coin's design, which features the coat of arms of the Cathedral chapter of Münster, symbolizes the power and influence of the Church during this time period.
