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1 Schilling - Ferdinand of Bayern Kipper ND
| Silver | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1618-1650) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 1 Schilling = 1⁄21 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#180382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z1 in orb on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERD. II. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. A(V)(G).
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 of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Paderborn from 1618 to 1650. During his reign, the Bishopric of Paderborn was facing significant financial challenges due to the Thirty Years' War, which had begun in 1618 and lasted until 1648. To address these financial challenges, Ferdinand of Bavaria introduced a new coinage system in 1620, which included the 1 Schilling coin made of silver. This coin was intended to be used as a medium of exchange and was valued at 1/4 of a Reichsthaler, which was the standard unit of currency in the Holy Roman Empire at the time. The 1 Schilling coin features an image of Ferdinand of Bavaria on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Paderborn on the other. It was minted in relatively small quantities, with estimates suggesting that only around 20,000 coins were produced. Today, the 1 Schilling - Ferdinand of Bayern (Kipper) ND (1620-1621) coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
