© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Thaler - Christoph Bernhard of Galen
1659 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crucifix dividing date, double legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster, featuring Christoph Bernhard of Galen, was made of silver, but it was also unique in that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a bishop on one side and an image of a saint on the other. This was a departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which typically featured an image of a ruler or a symbol of the state. The inclusion of a saint's image was seen as a way to emphasize the religious authority of the bishop and the church.
