1 Ducat - Christoph Bernhard of Galen ND (1661-1678) front 1 Ducat - Christoph Bernhard of Galen ND (1661-1678) back
1 Ducat - Christoph Bernhard of Galen ND (1661-1678) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Christoph Bernhard of Galen ND

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Münster (German States)
Prince-bishop
Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1661-1678
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266767
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Madonna holding child

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVE MARIA - GRATIA PLENA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features an image of Christoph Bernhard of Galen, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1661 to 1678. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Münster. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 17th century, made of gold and weighing 3.49 grams.