© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Schillings - Clemens August of Bayern
1748 year| Silver | 2.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Clemens August I of Bavaria (Clemens August I von Bayern) (1719-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | 2 Schilling (1⁄14) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
St. Paul standing with sword and bible, divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S PAUL APOST PATR MONAS
1748
IK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Schillings - Clemens August of Bayern 1748 coin is that it features an image of Clemens August, the Bishop of Münster, on one side, and an image of the Münster coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the German States were still individual territories, and the Bishopric of Münster was a significant religious and political entity in the region. The fact that the coin features both religious and secular imagery highlights the complex political and religious landscape of the time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its historical significance, as silver was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
