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1 Thaler Sede Vacante
1757 year| Silver | 27.94 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.94 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saints Willibald and Walburga and their attributes, with the the Eye of Providence above and coat of arms below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIC PLANTAVIT : DEUS INCREMENTUM DEDIT : HÆC RIGAVIT :
DIRIGIT AC ARCET:
S: WILI: S:WALB
Y. L. ŒXLEIN · fec ·
FIDES SPES CARITAS
Engravers: Georg Michael Mann, Johann Martin Forster, Johann Leonhard Oexlein
Edge
Leaf security edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1757 Sede Vacante Thaler from the Bishopric of Eichstätt is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the coat of arms of the bishopric, which includes a shield with a diagonal cross and a mitre above it, surrounded by foliage and topped with a crown. This design was only used on coins minted during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period when the bishopric was vacant and awaiting a new bishop. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history.
