1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg 1671 front 1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg 1671 back
1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg 1671 photo
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1 Thaler - Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg

1671 year
Silver 29.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
Ferdinand II of Fürstenberg (Ferdinand II von Fürstenberg) (1661-1683)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1671
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.44 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#314230
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, date divided to lower left and right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVAVITER ET FORTITER
16 71

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 side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on the 1671 issue was likely done to signify the influence and power of the Fürstenberg family in the region at that time.