© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¾ Thaler - Ferdinand of Bayern
1638 year| Silver | 21.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | ¾ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21.52 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Adoration of the Magi.
Lettering: UND DAS WORT IST FLEISCH WORDEN . JOH AM · 1
Engraver: Engelbert Ketteler
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¾ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Ferdinand of Bayern, the Bishop of Münster, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric, which includes a cross and a crescent moon, symbolizing the union of Christianity and the Holy Roman Empire. This blend of religious and political symbols reflects the complex power dynamics of the time and highlights the importance of the church and state in the German States during the 17th century.
