© 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 - Christoph Bernhard of Galen
1661 year| Silver | 56.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Paul over city view.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
à Rmo CELsmo DD CHRISTOPH BERN EPo ET PRINCIPE MONAST Ao MDCLXI
S PAVL PATRON
MONAST WESTPH
AD OBED REDVC
TVM
Translation: Reverendissimo Ac Celsissimo Domino Domino Christoph Bernhard Episcopus Et Princeps Monasteriensis Anno 1661
Edge
Plain
Comment
Unlisted in KM catalogue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Christoph Bernhard of Galen 1661 from Bishopric of Münster (German States) coin is that it features an image of the Bishop of Münster, Christoph Bernhard von Galen, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Münster on the other. This coin was minted in 1661 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time. It is made of silver and weighs 56.14 grams.
