3 Pfennigs - Christoph Bernhard of Galen 1652-1655 front 3 Pfennigs - Christoph Bernhard of Galen 1652-1655 back
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3 Pfennigs - Christoph Bernhard of Galen

 
Silver 0.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Münster (German States)
Prince-bishop
Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1652-1655
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄112)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.53 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#267704
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Titles in legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
PFEN
1655
EPIS. MONAS. BAVA. DVX

Unabridged legend: Episcopus Monasterii Bavariae Dux

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Christoph Bernhard of Galen 1652-1655 from Bishopric of Münster (German States) coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed only 0.53 grams, making it a small and portable coin.