1 Guldenthaler - Frederick of Wirsberg 1571-1572 front 1 Guldenthaler - Frederick of Wirsberg 1571-1572 back
1 Guldenthaler - Frederick of Wirsberg 1571-1572 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Guldenthaler - Frederick of Wirsberg

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Frederick of Wirsberg (1558-1573)
Emperor
Maximilian II (1564-1576)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1571-1572
Value
1 Guldenthaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#156037
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, '60' in orb on breast, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAXIMILI. (II.) IMP. - AVG. P. F. DECRET(O).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Guldenthaler coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it features an image of Frederick of Wirsberg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1571 to 1572. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Würzburg. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a silver coin from the German States during the Renaissance period.