© 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 - Lothair Francis
1696 year| Silver | 29.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Bamberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Lothair Francis of Schönborn (1693-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned complex arms in cartouche dividing legend above, mint official's initials and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN MANIBVS DOM INI SORTES MEÆ+
16 GF N · 96
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg, minted in 1696 during the reign of Lothair Francis, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the bishopric, a lion holding a shield with the inscription "S.R.I." (Sacri Romani Imperii) signifying the coin's status as a legal tender within the Holy Roman Empire.
