© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Francis of Waldeck
| Silver | 13.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis of Waldeck (Franz von Waldeck) (1532-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1541 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3/4-length facing figures of SS. Peter & Paul, 4 small shields of arms divide legend, date divided in exergue by small shield of Waldeck
Script: Latin
Lettering: S'. PETR VS S'. P A - VLVS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Münster, which was a rare feature on coins of that time.
