© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Francis of Waldeck
1535 year| Silver | 29 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 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307587 |
|---|---|
| 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'.
15 35
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster, minted in 1535 under Francis of Waldeck, features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric on the reverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to signify the coin's origins and authenticity, and it has become a distinctive feature of coins from this region and time period.
