© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2½ Thaler - Charles Ferdinand Vasa
1642 year| Silver | 78.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles Ferdinand Vasa (Karol Ferdynand Waza) (1625-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 2.5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 78.38 g |
| Size | 42.06 × 37.5 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 oval shields with crossed Bishop’s rod and staff, eye of God above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST +
164Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) is that it features an image of Charles Ferdinand Vasa, who was the Bishop of Breslau from 1642 to 1655. This coin was minted during his episcopacy, and it is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a religious leader during that time period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 78.38 grams make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
