5 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 front 5 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 back
5 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

5 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden Löser

1625 year
Silver 150 g -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States)
Duke
Christian (1611-1633)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1625
Value
5 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
150 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#397832
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: IUSTITIA ET CONCORDIA ANNO DOMINI MDCXXV

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Christian Bischof of Minden (Löser) 1625 coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) is that it features an image of a löser, which is a mythical creature that is half-lion and half-eagle. This unique design was a symbol of the bishop's power and authority.