© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg
1663 year| Silver | - | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg (Ferdinand II von Fürstenberg) (1661-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#180470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Meinolphus holding model of church, stag kneeling at lower left, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S. MEINVLPHVS. DIACONVS. PADERBORNENSIS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn, made of Silver and minted in 1663 during the reign of Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg, is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Fürstenberg family, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on this particular issue was likely done to signify the influence and power of the Fürstenberg family in the region at that time.
