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© Robert Cronje (CC BY-NC-SA)
3 Pfennigs - Clemens August
| Copper | 2.12 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Clemens August I of Bavaria (Clemens August I von Bayern) (1719-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1755 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄112) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Value, date within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LANDT MUNTZ HOCHFURST MUNST
III
PFEN.
1758
Comment
Variant of the obverse of 1748 existsInteresting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin from the Bishopric of Münster, issued during the reign of Clemens August (1748-1755), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a horse on the reverse side. This design was meant to symbolize the bishop's authority and power, as the horse was seen as a symbol of strength and nobility during that time.
