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

1657 year
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
Year
1657
Value
1⁄14 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#237354
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Peter standing holding key and book.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S. PETRVS. PAT(R) - (R)O: OSNABRV(G).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1657 Francis William of Wartenberg 1/14 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Osnabrück, which was a rare inclusion on coins of that time.