2 Thalers - Charles Ferdinand Vasa

Đơn vị phát hành Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia)
Năm 1639
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 2 Thalers
Tiền tệ Thaler
Chất liệu Silver
Trọng lượng 53.55 g
Đường kính
Độ dày
Hình dạng Oval
Kỹ thuật
Hướng
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo Dav CCT#5113, FuS#2667
Mô tả mặt trước Caped bust of Karl facing 1/4 right, legend around (start 8h), date at bottom.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước CAR FERD P P ET S EPS WRAT
1639.
Mô tả mặt sau 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.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST +
Cạnh Plain
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1639
ID Numisquare 1481643359
Thông tin bổ sung

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

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