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1 Thaler - George Charles of Fechenbach
1795 year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | George Charles of Fechenbach (Georg Karl von Fechenbach) (1795-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divide M M.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRO / PATRIA
X.EINE FEINE MARCK.1795.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg, featuring George Charles of Fechenbach, is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of feudalism, and the coin's design reflects this shift. The obverse features an image of George Charles, the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, while the reverse bears an image of the coat of arms of the Bishopric. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during this time period.
