© 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 - John Anton II
1755 year| Silver | 27.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Anton II of Freyberg (1736-1757) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1755 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#431463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned crest in baroque frame dividing date, mint official’s initials, mint mark, and then value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1755
M(N)L
10 EINE FEINE MARCK.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Eichstätt, issued in 1755 during the reign of John Anton II, features an image of the bishop himself on one side and the coat of arms of the bishopric on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 27.92 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at the time. Interestingly, the coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Seven Years' War had just ended, and many European countries were struggling with debt and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Eichstätt was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, like the 1 Thaler coin, which was used as a medium of exchange and a symbol of the bishopric's power and influence.
