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1 Thaler - Francis
1765 year| Silver | - | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Anselm of Sonius (Anselm von Sonius) (1757-1774) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of the abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt founded by Saint Ludger, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S·LUDGERUS FUNDATOR ABBATIARUM WERDINENSIS·&·HELMSTAD
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Francis 1765 circulating commemorative coin from the Abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on one side, and a depiction of the Abbey of Werden on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Francis' death and highlights the strong religious and cultural significance of the Abbeys of Werden and Helmstedt in Germany during the 18th century.