3 Pfennigs 1661-1699 front 3 Pfennigs 1661-1699 back
3 Pfennigs 1661-1699 photo
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3 Pfennigs

 
Copper - 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1661-1699
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄112)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80790
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Denomination in roman numerals over date, all within palm wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
1661

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Pfennigs 1661-1699 from Cathedral chapter of Münster (German States) made of Copper is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Bishop Christoph Bernhard von Galen, who was a powerful and influential leader in the region. The coin's design features the bishop's coat of arms on one side and the image of a saint on the other, reflecting the strong religious influence of the time. Despite being made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was highly valued in its time and was used in everyday transactions throughout the region. Today, it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of 17th-century Europe.