© 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 - Christopher of Bellinghausen
1683 year| Silver | 56.03 g | 49 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Christopher of Bellinghausen (Christoph von Bellinghausen) (1678-1696) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1683 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.03 g |
| Diameter | 49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3/4-length figure of St. Vitus holding palm branch and book on which a bird is standing, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS. VITVS. PATRONVS. CORBEIENSIS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Christopher of Bellinghausen 1683 from Abbey of Corvey (German States) coin is that it features an image of Christopher of Bellinghausen, who was the abbot of the Abbey of Corvey in the 17th century. The coin was minted during his tenure, and it is believed that the image of Christopher on the coin was meant to symbolize the abbey's prosperity and growth under his leadership.
