© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Pfennigs
1608 year| Copper | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend, date, value: II
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVRSA DOMINORVM 1608
II
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs 1608 coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin features an image of the Catholic Saint Maurice, who was a popular saint among the German states at the time. The choice of Saint Maurice was likely a nod to the strong Catholic faith of the region and the influence of the Church on the local population. Despite the religious turmoil of the time, the coin remained a widely accepted form of currency throughout the German states, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
