© 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 - Ferdinand of Bayern
1640 year| Silver | 2.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| 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#267727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of St. Paul with sword, date in legend without circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S PAVL APO PATR MONA
1640
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Paulus Apostolicae Patronus Monasteriensis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Schillings - Ferdinand of Bayern 1640 coin from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the German states, including the Bishopric of Münster, and the coin's minting can be seen as a reflection of the economic and political instability of the time. Despite the challenges, the coin's silver content and detailed design have made it a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
