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1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal
1785 year| Silver | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Louis of Erthal (1779-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Three saints
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S.KILIANUS CUM SOCYS FRANCORUM APOSTOLI
X.E.FEINE MARCK
1785 MP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg, made of silver in 1785, is that it features an image of Francis Louis of Erthal, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1779 to 1803. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his likeness on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Würzburg. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
