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1⁄12 Reichsthaler - Francis Arnold
1710 year| Silver | - | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Francis Arnold Joseph of Wolff-Metternich of Gracht (Franz Arnold von Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht) (1706-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1710 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Name and date in the center, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BVRGG STROM S R I P COM PYRM & DOM IN BOR
12
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1710
J W
Unabridged legend: Burggravius Strombergensis Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps Comes Pyrmontanus Et Dominus In Borkelo
Translation: Burggravius Strombergebsus Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps Comes Pyrmontanus Et Dominus In Borkelo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1710 Francis Arnold 1/12 Reichsthaler from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a bishop's mitre, which is a symbol of the Bishopric of Münster, on the reverse side of the coin. This coin was minted during a time when the Bishopric of Münster was an independent state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the bishop's mitre represents the authority and power of the bishop who ruled the region. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period, and its unique design makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
