© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Ducats - Christoph Bernhard of Galen ND
| Gold (.986) | 11.01 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1678 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (10.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 11.01 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
1/2-length figure of Charlemagne right holding orb and sceptre
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS • MAGNVS • FVNDATOR
Translation:
CAROLUS MAGNUS
CHARLEMAGNE
KARL DER GROßE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats coin from the Bishopric of Münster is that it features an image of Christoph Bernhard of Galen, who was the Bishop of Münster from 1661 to 1678. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Münster. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States, made of gold and weighing 11.01 grams.
