© 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 - Francis Arnold of Wolff-Metternich
| Silver | 28.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold Joseph of Wolff-Metternich of Gracht (Franz Arnold von Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht) (1706-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1717 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVRGG: ST: S. R. I. PR: C. PYRMON: ET DOM: IN BORKEL: 1717
W. .R
PRO.LEGE:ET.GREGE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a small hole in the center. This feature makes the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
