© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Pfennigs - Francis of Waldeck ND
1539 year| Silver | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis of Waldeck (Franz von Waldeck) (1532-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1539 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Paul holding shield of Waldeck
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Francis of Waldeck ND (1539) coin from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious upheaval in Europe, specifically during the Protestant Reformation. The coin features an image of Francis of Waldeck, the Bishop of Münster, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a supporter of the counter-reformation. Despite the religious tensions of the time, the coin was minted with a silver content of 1 gram, indicating the value placed on trade and commerce during this period.
