© 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 ND
1637 year| Silver | 28.74 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis William of Wartenberg (Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg) (1625-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1637 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.74 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#237138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval 4-fold arms, with oval 4-fold central shield, divide date near top
Script: Latin
Lettering: * EPS - • OSNAB • MINDE - VERD • COM • DE • WART
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 1637 issue was likely done to signify the coin's official status as a circulating currency in the region.
