© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
1 Thaler - Sede Vacante
1688 year| Silver | 29.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.09 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nativity scene with the three kings.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASPAR MELCHIOR BALTHASAR
Comment
v. Merle 2; Zepernik 32Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Sede Vacante 1688 coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it was minted during a time of political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1688, which was the year of the "Sede Vacante," or the period of time between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This event had significant implications for the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire, of which the Archbishopric of Cologne was a part. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Archbishopric to commemorate and solidify its ties to the Catholic Church during this time of change.
