© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Schilling - Francis William of Wartenberg
1633 year| Copper | 6.38 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis William of Wartenberg (Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg) (1625-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 3 Schilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.38 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#236579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of Osnabrück arms divide date above value I.I.I. S., all in ornamented border.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Schilling coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on the 1633 issue was likely done to signify the coin's official status as a circulating currency. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and development of coinage in the German States during the 17th century.
