4 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1657 front 4 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1657 back
4 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1657 photo
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4 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke

 
Copper - 21 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
1651-1657
Value
4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#180385
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value IIII in circle, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNO. DOM(I)(NI).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Pfennigs - Theodore Adolphus of Recke 1651-1657 from Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) made of Copper is that it features a unique design, showcasing the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Paderborn on one side and the image of Theodore Adolphus of Recke on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in the German States, as the Thirty Years War had recently ended and the region was undergoing a period of rebuilding and reconstruction. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Bishopric of Paderborn and the reign of Theodore Adolphus of Recke.