1⁄14 Thaler - Francis William of Wartenberg 1656-1657 front 1⁄14 Thaler - Francis William of Wartenberg 1656-1657 back
1⁄14 Thaler - Francis William of Wartenberg 1656-1657 photo
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1⁄14 Thaler - Francis William of Wartenberg

 
Silver - 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States)
Bishop
Francis William of Wartenberg (Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg) (1625-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1656-1657
Value
1⁄14 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#237286
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St. Peter standing, holding key and book, divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S. PETRVS. PAT - RO: OSNABRV:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1656-1657 Francis William of Wartenberg 1/14 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) is that it features a unique coat of arms on its reverse side. The coat of arms depicts a shield with a diagonal line dividing it into two sections, with the upper section bearing a cross and the lower section featuring a pair of lions. This coat of arms is a representation of the Wartenberg family's lineage and is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.