© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats Peace of Westphalia
1648 year| Gold (.986) | 17.37 g | 40.91 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.37 g |
| Diameter | 40.91 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three doves (Emperor, France and Sweden) holding an olive twig over crown and scepter
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX OPTIMA RERVM Aº DNI MDCXLVIII 24 oct
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats (Peace of Westphalia) 1648 from City of Münster (German States) gold coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Peace of Westphalia, which was a series of peace treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe. The coin's design features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand III, on one side, and the coat of arms of the City of Münster on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.