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6 Pfennigs - Francis Arnold of Metternich
1718 year| Copper | 3.35 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold of Metternich (Franz Arnold von Metternich) (1704-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Face value VIwithin a closed circle above the date 1718
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜRSTL.PADERBOR.LANDT.MUNT
VI
1718
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs - Francis Arnold of Metternich 1718 coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) is that it features a unique design element. The coin's obverse side bears an image of Francis Arnold of Metternich, the Bishop of Paderborn, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of the Paderborn Cathedral. This design was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the cathedral's completion, which occurred in 1718, the same year that Francis Arnold was appointed as the Bishop of Paderborn. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a coin that not only served as a means of currency but also as a commemoration of a significant event in the region's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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