1 Thaler - Sede Vacante 1788 front 1 Thaler - Sede Vacante 1788 back
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1 Thaler - Sede Vacante

1788 year
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Fulda (German States)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1788
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31106
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Emblem of the bishopric in center (Stiftskreuz) with the emblems of the 15 chapter members surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering: W

Engraver: Jeremias Paul Werner

Comment

Slg. Fiorino# 2386/2387

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Sede Vacante 1788 coin from the Bishopric of Fulda is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in the year 1788, which was the year of the French Revolution, and the Bishopric of Fulda was one of the many German states that was affected by the political and social changes that were taking place at the time. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its silver content and unique design making it a prized addition to any collection of historical coins.