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¼ Thaler - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg
1663 year| Silver | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg (Ferdinand II von Fürstenberg) (1661-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#368598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing robed bust, turned slightly to right
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERD. D. G. EPS. PADER. S. R. I. PRIN. COM. PYRM.
Comment
Weight varies: 7.01-7.18g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Fürstenberg family, which was added to the coin's obverse (front side) to signify the rule of Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg. This shield is not found on other coins from the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
