© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
1 Schilling - Ferdinand of Bayern
| Silver | 1.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1648 |
| 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#267720 |
|---|---|
| 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 MON 1642
1 SCHIL
EK
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Paulus Apostolicae Patronus Monasteriensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Ferdinand of Bayern 1640-1648 from Bishopric of Münster (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the coinage of the time, as many mints were forced to produce coins with lower silver content or even use alternative metals due to the scarcity of precious metals. Despite these challenges, the 1 Schilling coin managed to maintain its silver content and remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
