1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg 1687 front 1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg 1687 back
1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg 1687 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg

1687 year
Silver 29.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg (1683-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1687
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.03 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#278239
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned four-fold arms in baroque frame, date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D G EPISCOPUS BAMBERGENSIS S R I PRINCEPS
1687

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg, who was a prominent figure in the Bishopric of Bamberg during the 17th century. He served as a counselor to the bishop and was known for his efforts to reform the church and promote education in the region. The coin was minted in 1687, and it is made of silver, weighing 29.03 grams.