© 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 of Waldeck
1535 year| Silver | 29.08 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis of Waldeck (Franz von Waldeck) (1532-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1535 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.08 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3/4-length facing figures of SS. Peter & Paul, 4 small shields of arms divide legend, date divided in exergue by small shield of Waldeck
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S'. PET - RVS - S. PA - VLV'.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster, minted in 1535 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, where both Catholic and Protestant faiths coexisted and influenced each other.
