© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
1 Schilling - Christoph Bernhard of Galen
| Silver | 1.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1654 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
1/2-lenghth bust of Paulus with sword, below 1·SCHIL and date. Beaded circle on the outside, simple circle on the inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S PAVL APO PAT MONAST 1652
1 SCHIL
EK
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Paulus Apostolicae Patronus Monasteriensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Christoph Bernhard of Galen 1652-1654 from Bishopric of Münster (German States) coin is that it features an image of Christoph Bernhard of Galen, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1652 to 1654. This coin was minted during his episcopacy, and it is believed that the image of Bernhard on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and influential religious leader in the region.
