1⁄48 Reichsthaler - Frederick Christian of Plettenberg
1692 year| Silver | 0.94 g | 16.8 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick Christian of Plettenberg (1688-1706) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 16.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription, legend, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1692 F.M.L. MVNTZ
48 / I / REICHS / TH
Comment
Variant of the mint letters positionInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Münster, which was a region in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued by Frederick Christian of Plettenberg, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1688 to 1706. During his reign, the Bishopric faced several challenges, including the effects of the Nine Years' War, which had devastated the region's economy. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Bishopric of Münster continued to be minted, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Münster during that time.
