3 Ducats - Christoph Bernhard of Galen

Features

Issuer Bishopric of Münster (German States)
Prince-bishop Christopher Bernard of Galen (Christoph Bernhard von Galen) (1650-1678)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1661-1678
Value 3 Ducats (10.5)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 11.01 g
Diameter 34.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
266766
References KM# 81,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 1770,
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.
Schulze# 110 a
Wolfgang Georg Schulze, Ingrid Schulze; 1973. Die fürstbischöflich-münsterschen Münzen der Neuzeit. Numismatischer Verlag Dombrowski, Münster, Germany.

Obverse

Ornate helmeted 9-fold arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRIST : BERN : D : G • EPIS PRINCEPS • MONAS

Reverse

1/2-length figure of Charlemagne right holding orb and sceptre

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROLVS • MAGNVS • FVNDATOR

Translation:
CAROLUS MAGNUS
CHARLEMAGNE
KARL DER GROßE

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1661-1678)  7 examples known

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