© 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 William of Wartenberg
1661 year| Silver | 28.64 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis William of Wartenberg (Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg) (1625-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.64 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#237368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cardinal's hat above oval shield of 4-fold arms with central shield of Wartenberg.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPS. RATISB. OSNAB. MIND - VERD. COM. DE. WART. S. R. I. P.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on the 1661 issue was likely done to signify the coin's official status as a circulating currency.
