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6 Ducats - Christoph Bernhard of Galen Death of Christoph Bernhard of Galen
1678 year| Gold (.986) | 20.9 g | 48 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 6 Ducats (21) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
11-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
mus
CELS et REV m 9
D D CHRIST BERN
EP MONAST ADMR
CORB BVRGG STROMB
S R I PRINC D IN BORCK
ECCLESIAE et PRINCIPATVS
MONAST RESTAVRATOR
CONSERVATOR PROPA
GATOROBYT Amo
MDCLXXVIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Christoph Bernhard of Galen, who was a prominent bishop and politician in the Bishopric of Münster in the 17th century. The coin's design features an image of Galen on one side and an image of the bishop's mitre and crozier on the other, symbolizing his role as a religious leader and statesman.
