German States

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

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