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⅛ Thaler - August Philip Death of Francis Christoph
1770 year| Silver | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Speyer (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Christopher of Hutten zum Stolzenberg (Franz Christoph von Hutten zum Stolzenberg) (1743-1770) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1770 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATVS
6.MAR.1706
EL.EP.SPIR.&.PRAEPOS.
WEISSENB.14.NOV.1743
PRAEP.ODENH.16.IVN.1763
CR.IN.CARD.23.NOV1761
DENAT.20.APRIL.1770
AETAT.64.ANN.
J.MENS.15.D.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Francis Christoph, the Bishop of Speyer, who passed away in 1770. The coin's design features an image of August Philip, the next bishop of Speyer, on one side, and an image of Francis Christoph on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its silver content makes it a popular collector's item.
