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1 Thaler - Christian, Bischof of Halberstadt Pfaffenfeind Taler
1622 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Halberstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christian of Brunswick (Christian von Braunschweig) (1616-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#151161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms with sword comming out of clouds, crown on point of sword. Date at end of surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Comment
Also called a Gottesfreundtaler, where coins minted by plundered silver from raids of Christian von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel especially from silver taken from the treasure of the Paderborn Cathedral.We.1381
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Christian, Bischof of Halberstadt (Pfaffenfeind Taler) 1622 coin is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a bishop's mitre on the reverse side, which is said to represent the bishop's authority and power.
