© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
1 Schilling - Sede Vacante
1650 year| Silver | 1.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (1650) |
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| 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#267721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, orb on breast, titles of Ferdinand III, (28) in legend at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDI III D G ROM IM SEAV 28
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political and religious upheaval in the German States. The Bishopric of Münster was a powerful ecclesiastical state that had been ruled by Catholic bishops for centuries, but in the 17th century, the Protestant Reformation was gaining traction in the region. The coin was minted during a period of sede vacante, or "empty seat," when there was no bishop in power, and the diocese was being administered by a papal nuncio. This coin may have been minted as a way to demonstrate the power and influence of the Catholic Church during this time of religious turmoil.
