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| 正面描述 | Caped bust of Karl facing 1/4 right, legend around (start 8h), date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
CAR FERD P P ET S EPS WRAT 1639. |
| 背面描述 | 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. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST + |
| 边缘 | Plain |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 | 1639 |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1481643359 |
| 附加信息 |
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