6 Pfennigs - William Anthony of Asseburg 1764-1765 front 6 Pfennigs - William Anthony of Asseburg 1764-1765 back
6 Pfennigs - William Anthony of Asseburg 1764-1765 photo
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6 Pfennigs - William Anthony of Asseburg

 
Billon - 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
William Anthony of Asseburg (Wilhelm Anton von Asseburg) (1763-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1765
Value
6 Pfennigs (6 Pfennige) (1⁄48)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#181261
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

4-line inscription with date and mintmaster's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VI / PFENN / (date) / (initials)

Interesting fact

The 6 Pfennigs coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn, minted between 1764 and 1765, features an image of William Anthony of Asseburg, the Bishop of Paderborn at the time. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during its time and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.