© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅓ Thaler - Emmerich Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim Death
1774 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Emmerich Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim, who was a prominent bishop and politician in the Archbishopric of Mainz during the 18th century. The coin's design features an image of the bishop on one side and an image of the Archbishopric's coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
