German States, Münster Cathedral Chapter. – Three Copper 3 Pfennig Coins – 1661 (2) and 1748 (No reserve price)
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Three ungraded copper 3 Pfennig coins from the Cathedral Chapter of Münster, dating to 1661 (two pieces) and 1748.
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German States, Münster Cathedral Chapter – Three Copper 3 Pfennig Coins – 1661 (2) and 1748
Obverse
The two 1661 coins depict Saint Paul standing, holding a raised sword in his right hand and a book in his left, flanked by “S–P”. The surrounding abbreviated Latin legends identify the cathedral church of Münster.
The 1748 coin shows a half-length figure of Saint Paul with sword and book, above the inscription “S. Paulus”. Surrounding legend: “Mon. cathed. eccles. monaste.”, with parts indistinct.
Reverse
1661, first example: Roman numeral III above the date, enclosed within a tied wreath.
1661, second example: Roman numeral III with two vertically arranged pellets between the strokes, beneath the date, within an ornate cartouche.
1748: “III / Pfenning / 1748” within an ornamental cartouche, with small ornaments flanking the numeral.
References
References: KM 418 (1661, both examples); KM 430; Schön 8 (1748).
Specifications
Metal: Copper
Dates: 1661 (2 coins) and 1748 (1 coin)
Issuing authority: Cathedral Chapter of Münster
Number of coins: 3
German States, Münster Cathedral Chapter – Three Copper 3 Pfennig Coins – 1661 (2) and 1748
Obverse
The two 1661 coins depict Saint Paul standing, holding a raised sword in his right hand and a book in his left, flanked by “S–P”. The surrounding abbreviated Latin legends identify the cathedral church of Münster.
The 1748 coin shows a half-length figure of Saint Paul with sword and book, above the inscription “S. Paulus”. Surrounding legend: “Mon. cathed. eccles. monaste.”, with parts indistinct.
Reverse
1661, first example: Roman numeral III above the date, enclosed within a tied wreath.
1661, second example: Roman numeral III with two vertically arranged pellets between the strokes, beneath the date, within an ornate cartouche.
1748: “III / Pfenning / 1748” within an ornamental cartouche, with small ornaments flanking the numeral.
References
References: KM 418 (1661, both examples); KM 430; Schön 8 (1748).
Specifications
Metal: Copper
Dates: 1661 (2 coins) and 1748 (1 coin)
Issuing authority: Cathedral Chapter of Münster
Number of coins: 3
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
German States, Münster Cathedral Chapter
Year/period and variation
– Three Copper 3 Pfennig Coins – 1661 (2) and 1748
Condition
Ungraded
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