© Auktionen und Münzhandel - Dr. Christoph Stadler e.K.
© Auktionen und Münzhandel - Dr. Christoph Stadler e.K.
1 Thaler - Francis of Waldeck
1541 year| Silver | 28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis of Waldeck (Franz von Waldeck) (1532-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1541 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate 4-fold arms with central shield of Waldeck, date above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ MONAST. ET. OSNAB. EPS. MIND. ADMINIS(T)
.1.5.4.1.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster, minted in 1541 under Francis of Waldeck, is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Saint Maurice, a Catholic saint, while the reverse side features the Protestant motto "In Gottes Namen" (In God's Name). This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the German States during the 16th century and highlights the efforts of the Bishopric of Münster to maintain religious harmony in the region.
