© 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 - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg
1676 year| Silver | 28.26 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg (Ferdinand II von Fürstenberg) (1661-1683) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.26 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spanish shield of 4-fold arms of Paderborn and Pyrmont, with central shield of Fürstenberg, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, 4 ornate helmets above, mintmaster’s initials and date divided to lower left and right of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COM. PYRMONT. ET. LIB. BARO. D. FVRSTENBERG.
IDK 1676
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn 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 the 1676 issue was likely a deliberate choice made by the mint to signify the importance of the Fürstenberg family's influence in the region.
