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1 Thaler Sede Vacante
1761 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1761 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A depiction of the Nativity with the Three Wise Men around Madonna and child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASPAR MELCHIOR BALTHASAR 1761
Comment
Sede vacante taler issued after the death of Archbishop Clemens Ausgust of Bavaria.
Zepernick# 41
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) made of Silver in 1761 is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and religious turmoil in Europe. The coin's mintage coincided with the period of Sede Vacante, or the "empty seat," which refers to the interval between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This period was marked by political intrigue and power struggles within the Catholic Church, and the coin's design may have been influenced by these events. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's mintage was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time, and its use in coinage was often seen as a symbol of wealth and power.
