© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
3 Pfennigs - Francis Arnold
| Copper | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold Joseph of Wolff-Metternich of Gracht (Franz Arnold von Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht) (1706-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1712-1715 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄112) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Value and date within inner circle.
Lettering:
*III*
PFEN
1712
Interesting fact
The 3 Pfennigs coin from the Bishopric of Münster, minted between 1712 and 1715, features an image of Francis Arnold, the Bishop of Münster, on one side. This coin was significant because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a bishop, which was a departure from the traditional imagery of royalty or other religious figures that were commonly featured on coins at the time. This coin is a rare example of a coin that highlights the power and influence of the Catholic Church in Germany during the early 18th century.
