© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄24 Reichsthaler - Sede Vacante
1719 year| Silver | 1.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (1718-1719) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value, date and initials
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NACH DEM LEIPZIGER FUES
24
*I*
REICHS
THAL
AGP
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1719 Sede Vacante 1/24 Reichsthaler from the Bishopric of Münster is that it was minted during a time of political and religious turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante, or "empty seat," period of the Catholic Church, which occurred between the death of Pope Clement XI in 1721 and the election of Pope Innocent XIII in 1724. This period was marked by political intrigue and conflict within the Church, and the minting of coins such as this one may have been a way for the Bishopric of Münster to assert its authority and independence during this time.
