Catalogue
| Émetteur | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Année | 1639 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 2 Thalers |
| Devise | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 53.55 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Oval |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Dav CCT#5113, FuS#2667 |
| Description de l’avers | Caped bust of Karl facing 1/4 right, legend around (start 8h), date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
CAR FERD P P ET S EPS WRAT 1639. |
| Description du revers | 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. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST + |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage | 1639 |
| ID Numisquare | 1481643359 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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