© 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 Thalers - Charles Ferdinand Vasa Klippe
1631 year| Silver | 51.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles Ferdinand Vasa (Karol Ferdynand Waza) (1625-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1631 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 51.77 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bishop's hat above arms in cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering: A • IOVA • PRINCIPIVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Charles Ferdinand Vasa (Klippe) 1631 from Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "klippe" or "clip," which is a small, tab-like projection that extends from the edge of the coin. This feature was added to the coin to prevent it from being clipped or shaved, which was a common practice at the time to collect precious metal. The klippe also served as a way to easily identify the coin and prevent counterfeiting.
