1 Thaler - Francis Arnold of Metternich 1709-1711 front 1 Thaler - Francis Arnold of Metternich 1709-1711 back
1 Thaler - Francis Arnold of Metternich 1709-1711 photo
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1 Thaler - Francis Arnold of Metternich

 
Silver - 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
Francis Arnold of Metternich (Franz Arnold von Metternich) (1704-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1709-1711
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#180900
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated figure of St. Paul at left, facing to right, holding sword, St. Liborius seated at right facing forward and holding crozier, 2-line inscription in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRAN: ARM: EL. COA. PA. 15. SEP. 1703. S(V)(U)C • PATR(V)(U)O • 21. MAY • 1704 • EL • EP • MO • 30. SEP: 1706.
PRO / LEGE & GREGE.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a horse and rider on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins from the same era.