2 Pfennigs 1740 front 2 Pfennigs 1740 back
2 Pfennigs 1740 photo
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2 Pfennigs

1740 year
Copper 1.8 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168615
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

3-line inscription with decorative frame with denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✥ II ✥
PFENNING
1740

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennigs 1740 coin from the Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time when the German States were still using a variety of different currencies, and the 2 Pfennigs denomination was not widely used. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted specifically for use in the Cathedral chapter of Münster, and its copper composition and relatively low weight make it stand out from other coins of the time.