© 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 Wolff-Metternich
1718 year| Silver | 29.41 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold Joseph of Wolff-Metternich of Gracht (Franz Arnold von Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht) (1706-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.41 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BURGG: STROMB: S: R: I.P: COM: PYRM: ET DOM: IN: BORK: 1718
A.G. .P.
PROLEGE&GREGE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its purity and authenticity. This practice, known as "piercing," was a common method used by assayers to verify the quality of precious metal coins during that time period.
