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¼ Thaler "¼ Schautaler" - Sede Vacante
1743 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1743 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Martin on horse left, beggar below right, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Comment
Zepernick 20Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler "¼ Schautaler" coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1743, during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This was a time of great uncertainty and power struggles within the Catholic Church, and the coin's issuance may have been a way for the Archbishopric of Mainz to assert its authority and independence during this period.
