24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg 1692 front 24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg 1692 back
24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg 1692 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

24 Mariengroschen - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg

1692 year
Silver 17.16 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Münster (German States)
Prince-bishop
Frederick Christian of Plettenberg (1688-1706)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1692
Value
24 Mariengroschen (⅔)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.16 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#267799
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, date within inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BURGGR STROMB S R I PRIN D IN BORCK 1692
XXIIII
MARIEN
GROSCH
IO

Unabridged legend: Burggravius Strombergensis Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps Dominus In Borkelo

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 24 Mariengroschen coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features an image of Frederick Christian of Plettenberg, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1688 to 1706. The coin was minted in 1692, during his episcopate, and it is made of silver, weighing 17.16 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the German States during the 17th century.