2 Thalers - Ferdinand of Bayern 1638-1647 front 2 Thalers - Ferdinand of Bayern 1638-1647 back
2 Thalers - Ferdinand of Bayern 1638-1647 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Thalers - Ferdinand of Bayern

 
Silver 58.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Münster (German States)
Prince-bishop
Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1638-1647
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.41 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#306915
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Paul above city view

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S.PAVLVS PATRON MONASTERIEN
1638
EK

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The war had a profound impact on the German States, including the Bishopric of Münster, where this coin was minted. Despite the challenges of war, the minting of coins continued, and this coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Münster during that time.