© 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 - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg
| Silver | 1.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick Christian of Plettenberg (1688-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1695-1697 |
| 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#267724 |
|---|---|
| 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 MONA 1696
1 SCHIL
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Paulus Apostolicae Patronus Monasteriensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling coin from the Bishopric of Münster featuring Frederick Christian of Plettenberg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued in the late 17th century, a period marked by the transition from feudalism to capitalism and the rise of modern nation-states. The coin's silver content and its depiction of a prominent local leader like Frederick Christian of Plettenberg reflect the growing influence of trade and commerce in the region, as well as the emergence of a new class of wealthy merchants and landowners.
