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1 Thaler - Philip Gotthard
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Philip Gotthard of Schaffgotsch (1748-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1777 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate crowned and mantled arms, titles cont. and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPISC: WRATISL: PR: NISS: - ET • DUX • GROTTKOV •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Prussian bishopric of Breslau is that it features an image of Philip Gotthard, the bishop of Breslau, on one side, and an image of the Prussian eagle on the other. This coin was minted during Gotthard's tenure as bishop, which lasted from 1753 to 1777. The use of a bishop's image on a coin was not uncommon in the German States during this time period, as bishops were seen as important religious and political figures. The inclusion of the Prussian eagle on the coin highlights the connection between the bishopric of Breslau and the larger Prussian state.
