© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Schilling - Francis of Waldeck ND
1535 year| Silver | 3.04 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis of Waldeck (Franz von Waldeck) (1532-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1535 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄28) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing full-length figure of SS. Peter & Paul, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: S - PETRVS. - S. PAVLV - S.
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling coin from the Bishopric of Münster, featuring Francis of Waldeck, was minted in 1535 and made of silver. It weighs 3.04 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious upheaval in Europe, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum. The coin's design, featuring a prominent religious figure like Francis of Waldeck, reflects the influence of the Catholic Church in the region at the time. Despite the religious turmoil, the coin's silver content and standardized design made it a widely accepted form of currency, facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
