© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Pfennigs
1593 year| Copper | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1593 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄112) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
'III' in circle, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVRS. EXPEN. DEC. ET. CAPI. MON.
III
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs 1593 coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Cathedral chapter of Münster during the 16th century to help finance the construction of the cathedral. The coin features the image of Saint Lambert, the patron saint of Münster, on one side and the coat of arms of the Cathedral chapter on the other. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered a valuable currency during its time and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, the 3 Pfennigs 1593 coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and religious history of the region.
