1 Thaler - John Gottfried II of Guttenberg 1693 front 1 Thaler - John Gottfried II of Guttenberg 1693 back
1 Thaler - John Gottfried II of Guttenberg 1693 photo
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1 Thaler - John Gottfried II of Guttenberg

1693 year
Silver 28.9 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
John Godfried II of Guttenberg (1684-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1693
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.9 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74004
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St. Kilian standing dividing mintmasters initials on its side and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANCTUS* / *KILIANUS
16 / 93
IM / W

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it features an image of John Gottfried II of Guttenberg, who was a prominent bishop and politician in the region during the 17th century. The coin was minted in 1693 and is made of silver, weighing 28.9 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.