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1 Thaler - Charles III Joseph of Lorraine
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Olomouc (Kingdom of Bohemia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Charles III Joseph of Lorraine (1695-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1707 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1613-1748) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crown above arms on 8-pointed Maltese cross, crowned supporter eagles at left and right. Legend around for "Dux Lotharingiae et Barri Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps Regiae Capellae Bohemiae Comes".
Script: Latin
Lettering: DUX LOTHAR ET BAR. / S:R:I: / PS.RE.CA.BO.CO. 1707
Translation: Duke of Lorraine and Bar, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, Count of the Royal Chapel of Bohemia
Comment
Previously listed as KM#116.KM# is attributed to Austrian states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Olomouc is that it features an image of Charles III Joseph of Lorraine, who was the Bishop of Olomouc from 1706 to 1707. This coin was minted during his episcopacy, making it a unique piece of history that highlights the intersection of religion and politics in the Kingdom of Bohemia during that time period.
