© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Thaler - Christoph Bernhard of Galen Death
1678 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Christoph Bernhard of Galen, who was a prominent bishop and politician in the Bishopric of Münster in the 17th century. The coin features an image of Galen on one side and an image of the Bishopric of Münster's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1678, the year of Galen's death, and was made of silver. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
