© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1 Schilling - Ferdinand of Bayern Kipper ND
| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1618-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 1 Schilling = 1⁄21 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#180381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z1 in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAD. LAND(T). M(U)(V)NTZ XXI. Z(VM). T(H)A(L).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Ferdinand of Bayern (Kipper) ND (1620-1621) coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and it features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Paderborn on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time, and its use in coinage was seen as a symbol of wealth and power. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece of European history.
