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10 Kreuzers - Henry VIII of Bibra ND
1788 year| Silver | 3.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Fulda (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry of Bibra (1759-1788) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#73656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
11-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN
MEMORIAM
HENRICI VIII
EPISC:ABB:ET: PRINC:
FULDENSIS
EX PERILL:FAMIL:
LLBB de BIBRA
NAT: 22. AUG: 1711
ELECT: 22. OCT: 1759
DENAT: 25. SEP:
1788
Engraver: Jeremias Paul Werner
Edge
Milled (Riffelrand).
Comment
Heinrich von Bibra, Father of Spätlese:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_von_Bibra
Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 130
Slg. Fiorino# 2377
Slg. Schmidt# 1143
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the French Revolution. The coin was issued by the Bishopric of Fulda, which was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and it features an image of Henry VIII of Bibra, who was the Prince-Bishop of Fulda at the time. Despite the upheaval and changes happening in Europe during this period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and engravers who created it.
