6 Pfennigs - Francis William of Wartenberg 1657 front 6 Pfennigs - Francis William of Wartenberg 1657 back
6 Pfennigs - Francis William of Wartenberg 1657 photo
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6 Pfennigs - Francis William of Wartenberg

1657 year
Silver - 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Francis William of Wartenberg (Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg) (1625-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1657
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄42)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#237353
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3-line inscription with mintmaster's initials.

Lettering: 1657/ VI / F.O.P.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Pfennigs coin featuring Francis William of Wartenberg is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Osnabrück. The coin was minted in 1657, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany, including the Bishopric of Osnabrück. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the resilience and skill of the mint's craftsmen.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1657  9780 - - - - - -

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