© 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 Thaler - Christoph Bernhard of Galen
1661 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 | 1661 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
City view
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MDCLXI àRmo;CELsmo.DD.CHRISTOPH.BERN.EPo.ET.PRINCIPE.MONAST.Ao.
ST PAUL PATRON
MONAST.WESTPH.AD.OBED.REDUC.TUM
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster, featuring Christoph Bernhard of Galen, was minted in 1661 and made of silver. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism, reflecting the complex power dynamics of the time. On one side, the coin bears the image of St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, while on the other side, it features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Münster. This blending of religious and secular imagery was a common practice in the minting of coins during this period, and it serves as a fascinating example of how currency can reflect the cultural and political values of a particular time and place.
