1 Thaler - John Francis 1709 front 1 Thaler - John Francis 1709 back
1 Thaler - John Francis 1709 photo
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1 Thaler - John Francis

1709 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Freising (German States)
Prince-bishop
John Francis Eckher of Kapfing and Liechteneck (1695-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1709
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#93602
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted and crowned arms, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAC:ROM:IMP: PRINCEPS*1709*

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Freising (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Saint John the Baptist on one side, which was a common motif on coins from this region during the early 18th century.