3 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1658 front 3 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1658 back
3 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1658 photo
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3 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke

 
Copper - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
Theodore Adolphus of Recke (Theodor Adolf von der Recke) (1650-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1651-1658
Value
3 Pfennigs (3 Pfennige) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#180384
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value III in circle, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNO. D(O)(M)(I)(NI).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric, which was a rare feature on coins of that time.