Obverse © ALAMIR
Obverse © ALAMIR
3 Pfennigs
1602 year| Copper | 2 g | 21.85 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 21.85 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#179181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Denomination III in roman numerals within circle, ornamented border surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: III
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs 1602 coin from the City of Münster (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Christian of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who was a prominent figure in the German Renaissance and a supporter of the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design features the Duke's coat of arms on one side and the image of a bishop on the other, symbolizing the close relationship between the church and state at the time. Additionally, the coin's copper composition and relatively low denomination suggest that it was widely used in everyday transactions, providing a glimpse into the economic life of ordinary people during this period.
