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1¼ Thaler - Ferdinand of Bayern
1648 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | 1¼ Thaler (1.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armored arms, coming from clouds and shaking hands, with four-line inscription below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS TEMPORVM IMPRIS ET REGVM PACIFIC ET CONCORDIA
IN MEMORIAM PACIS
VNIVERSALIS MONAST
WESTPH INITAE ET PVB
LICATAE ANO 1648
24 et 25 8bris
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1¼ Thaler - Ferdinand of Bayern 1648 coin from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the coin's design, as it features an image of Ferdinand of Bayern, who was a prominent leader during the war. The coin's silver content and intricate design also reflect the value and craftsmanship of the time period.
