© 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 - Ferdinand of Bayern Klippe
1638 year| Silver | 72.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 2½ Thalers (2.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 72.86 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Paul above city view
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S.PAVLVS PATRON MONASTERIEN
1638
EK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features a unique "klippe" design, which refers to the irregularly-shaped cut of the coin's edges. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and was a distinctive feature of coins from the German States during this time period.
