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1 Thaler - Christoph Bernhard of Galen
1661 year| Silver | 27.48 g | 47.2 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 27.48 g |
| Diameter | 47.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
View of the city with St Paul on a cloud
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 weighs 27.48 grams, which is relatively heavy for a coin of its size. This weight was deliberate, as it was meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the Bishopric of Münster. The coin's design also features an image of the bishop, Christoph Bernhard of Galen, on one side, and the coat of arms of the bishopric on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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