© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Francis Arnold of Metternich
| Silver | 29.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold of Metternich (Franz Arnold von Metternich) (1704-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1718 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#274436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Small oval shield of 8-fold arms, with central shield of Wolff-Metternich, in baroque frame, large crown above, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, motto in curved band below, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVRGG • STROMB • S • R • I • P • COM • PYRM • & • DOM • IN • BORK • 1716
A G P
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 shield with the letter "F" on the reverse side, which stands for Francis Arnold of Metternich, the bishop who issued the coin. This shield is not found on other coins from the same series, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
