© 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
1712 year| Silver | 29.15 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold of Metternich (Franz Arnold von Metternich) (1704-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.15 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oval shield of 8-fold arms, with central shield of Wolff-Metternich, in baroque frame, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, mintmaster’s initials divided to lower left and right, motto in band below, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BURGG • STROMB • S • R • I • P • COM • PYRM • DOM • IN • BORK. ET WEHRT. 1712
PRO LEGE ET GREGE.
J W
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 hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a highly valued metal at the time. The hole was created by drilling a small hole in the center of the coin using a special tool, and it was believed that this hole would allow the coin to be easily tested for its authenticity. This feature is a distinctive characteristic of the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
