Catalogo
| Emittente | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1639 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 2 Thalers |
| Valuta | Thaler |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 53.55 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Oval |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Dav CCT#5113, FuS#2667 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Caped bust of Karl facing 1/4 right, legend around (start 8h), date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
CAR FERD P P ET S EPS WRAT 1639. |
| Descrizione del rovescio | 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. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST + |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura | 1639 |
| ID Numisquare | 1481643359 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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