© 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 Louis of Erthal Gold pattern strike
1786 year| Gold (.986) | 44.7 g | 42.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Louis of Erthal (1779-1795) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 44.7 g |
| Diameter | 42.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cherub with book and globe divides date, value below (which was deleted on the pictured coin).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1786
M P
MERCES LABORUM
X. EINE FEINE
MARCK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal (Gold pattern strike) 1786 from Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) is that it features a unique design element: a small shield with the letters "F.L." (for Francis Louis) placed above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
