3 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 front 3 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 back
3 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden Löser

1625 year
Silver 88.72 g -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States)
Duke
Christian (1611-1633)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1625
Value
3 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
88.72 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266669
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted and supported 9-fold arms with central shield, Roman numeral date in legend, 3 punched in

Script: Latin

Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CONCORDIA ANNO DOMINI MDCXXV

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Thalers coin featuring Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, had a significant impact on the region and led to a period of economic instability. Despite this, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with coins like the 3 Thalers serving as an important medium of exchange for merchants and traders. The coin's silver content and intricate design also made it a valuable commodity, both within the German States and beyond.