Description
Germany, Prince-Bisphoric of Münster, Christopher Bernhard von Galen, as Prince-bishop of Münster 1650-1678 AD, Silver ‘broad’ Thaler (28.98g, 48mm), MDCLXI (1661 AD). Obverse: Helmeted Coat of Arms of Christopher Bernhard von Galen, legend surrounds, “PROTECTOR· MEVS· ET· IN· IPSO· SPERAVI· QVI· SVBDIT· POPVLVM· MEVM· SVB· ME· Psal 143”. Reverse: Nimbate and robed half-length figure of Saint Paul facing forward, holding sword and resting within the clouds, city scene of Münster below; “S· PAVL PATRON” above, “MONAST· WESTPH AD: OBED· REDVC TVM” in inner exergue, border and outer legend surrounds, “à Rmo. CELsmo. DD. CHRISTOPH· BERN· EPo. ET· PRINCIPE· MONAST· Ao. MDCLXI”. KM-75; Davenport-5603. A very honest example – evenly worn and complete in design, often seen with problems due to its broad flan, Very Fine.