© 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 - John IV of Hoya
1570 year| Silver | 28.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John IV of Hoya (1566-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Paul divides date, small shield of Münster arms below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANCT PAVLVS. APOST .PATRON. MONASTER I.
15 70
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Paulus Apostolicae Patronus Monasteriensis
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster, minted in 1570 during the reign of John IV of Hoya, features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Münster, which is surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design was used to signify the coin's origins and to show the authority of the Bishopric in minting the coin. This feature makes the coin stand out from other coins of the time and adds to its historical significance.
