3 Pfennigs - Clemens August 1735-1741 front 3 Pfennigs - Clemens August 1735-1741 back
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3 Pfennigs - Clemens August

 
Copper 1.96 g 21.4 mm
Description
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
1735-1741
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄112)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.96 g
Diameter
21.4 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65681
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Value and date within inner circle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
PFEN
1741
+FURSTL.MUNSTRISCH.SCHEIDE.MUNTZ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs - Clemens August 1735-1741 coin from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Clemens August, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1735 until his death in 1741. During this time, the Bishopric of Münster was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a loose confederation of German states that was dissolved in 1806. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency in the region, as trade and commerce were increasing during this period. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 18th-century Europe.