© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
5 Pfennigs - Charles of Lothringen
1702 year| Silver | 0.93 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Charles Joseph of Lorraine (Karl III Joseph von Lothringen) (1698-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1702 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (1⁄54) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with mintmaster's initials.
Lettering:
FURSTL. OSNAB. LAND. MUNTZ.
V / PFEN / HLO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Charles of Lothringen 1702 coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Bishopric, and it was a testament to the region's economic and political influence. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 0.93 grams suggests that it was made with a high level of precision and craftsmanship, which was a hallmark of coinage during this period.
