4 Pfenning - John Philip of Walderdorff
| Copper | - | 23.85 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Philip of Walderdorf (1756-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1757-1764 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23.85 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date, denomination and mintmaster's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* IIII *
PFENNING
1761
N. M.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 4 Pfenning coin from the Archbishopric of Trier, which was minted during the reign of John Philip of Walderdorff from 1757 to 1764, features an image of the Archbishop on one side and the coat of arms of Trier on the other. What's interesting is that the coat of arms includes a depiction of a silver cross, which was a symbol of the Archbishopric and represented the spiritual authority of the Archbishop. This coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time, and it was used for everyday transactions in the German States.
