© Kölner Münzkabinett
© Kölner Münzkabinett
3 Thalers - Ferdinand of Bayern
1638 year| Silver | 86.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand I of Bavaria (Ferdinand I von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 86.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Pauli with sword and book turned half-left over city view of Münster, including year. On the fortress wall M - EK.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S. PAVLUS PATRON MONASTERIEN / M=EK / 1638
Edge
Plain
Comment
Slg. Wittelsbach 1219;Menadier/Oppermann S. 49;
Engraver: Engelbert Ketteler (EK)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Thalers - Ferdinand of Bayern 1638 coin from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the coinage of the time, as many mints were forced to produce emergency issues to help finance the war effort. Despite this, the 3 Thalers coin remained a standard circulation coin and was not subject to the same level of debasement as other coins of the time. Its silver content remained relatively consistent, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency during a period of economic instability.
