© O.Kerscher
© O.Kerscher
6 Pfennigs - Ferdinand of Bayern
| Silver | 0.94 g | 18.9 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1648 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄56) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 18.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#237600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date within inner circle, legend surrounding.
Beaded circle on the outside, simple circle on the inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPIS · MONAS · BAVARI · DUX
Unabridged legend: Episcopus Monasterii Bavariae Dux
Comment
Different variants exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs - Ferdinand of Bayern 1639-1648 from Bishopric of Münster (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the coinage of the time, as many mints were forced to produce emergency issues to help finance the war efforts. The 6 Pfennigs coin, made of silver, was likely used extensively in trade and commerce during this period, and its design may have been influenced by the political and economic climate of the time.
