4 Pfenning
| Issuer | Münster, Cathedral chapter of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1739-1762 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 24.86 mm |
| Thickness | 1.01 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#431, AKS#10 |
| Obverse description | With S.P. below bust |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | MON: CATHED: ECCLES: MONESTE S.P |
| Reverse description | Value, date |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | *IIII* Pfenning 1762 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1739 - (fr) S. PAVLVS (KM# 439) - 1762 - (fr) S.P. - |
| Numisquare ID | 2365843260 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 4 Pfenning coin, issued by the Cathedral Chapter of Münster (1739-1762), exemplifies the complex political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire. During this era, Prince-Bishop Clemens August of Bavaria ruled Münster, yet ecclesiastical chapters often retained coinage rights for local circulation. This period, encompassing major conflicts like the Seven