1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk 1690-1691 front 1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk 1690-1691 back
1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk 1690-1691 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg (1683-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1690-1691
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#424546
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna with child on crescent moon with cloud cover, holding scepter to the left, surrounded by rays and then legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TE SPERANTIBVS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Bamberg is that it features an image of the Bamberg Cathedral, which was a prominent landmark in the region and a symbol of the bishopric's power and influence.