© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1½ Thaler - Ferdinand of Bayern
1638 year| Silver | 43.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 1½ Thaler (1.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 43.25 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Pauli with sword and book turned half-left over city view of Münster, including year. On the fortress wall M - EK.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S. PAVLUS PATRON MONASTERIEN / M=EK / 1638
Engraver: Engelbert Ketteler
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "F" and "M" on either side of the coat of arms, which stands for "Ferdinand, Duke of Münster" (Ferdinand, Herzog von Münster). This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was issued under the authority of Ferdinand, who was the Bishop of Münster at the time. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the history and authority behind the coin's issuance.
