Katalog
| Emittent | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1639 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 2 Thalers |
| Währung | Thaler |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 53.55 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Oval |
| Prägetechnik | |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Dav CCT#5113, FuS#2667 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Caped bust of Karl facing 1/4 right, legend around (start 8h), date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende |
CAR FERD P P ET S EPS WRAT 1639. |
| Reversbeschreibung | Two ornate oval-shaped shields of 4-fold arms (left: Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, Gotland; right: Diocese of Breslau), separated by crossed and chained scepter and crozier, under a radiant sun. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST + |
| Rand | Plain |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage | 1639 |
| Numisquare-ID | 1481643359 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This 1639 2 Thalers was issued under Charles Ferdinand Vasa, Prince-Bishop of Breslau, son of Polish King Sigismund III Vasa. His tenure (1625-1655) coincided with the devastating Thirty Years' War, a period of intense religious and political strife. Silesia, home to Breslau, was a critical battleground. Issuing this substantial silver denomination during wartime underscores the Bishopric's wealth and strategic importance, likely funding military efforts or asserting Catholic authority.
Artistry: The coin exemplifies the Baroque style prevalent in 17th-century Central European coinage. While the engraver is typically unrecorded, the design exhibits characteristic grandeur. The