1⁄24 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenck of Stauffenberg 1684-1685 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenck of Stauffenberg 1684-1685 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenck of Stauffenberg 1684-1685 photo
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1⁄24 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenck of Stauffenberg

 
Silver 1.60 g 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg (1683-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1684-1685
Value
1⁄24 Thaler = 1 Groschen
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.60 g
Diameter
20.8 mm
Thickness
0.70 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84202
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Imperial Orb divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARQ.SEP.EP.RA.S.R.I.PR
1685

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Bishopric of Bamberg. The coin was minted in 1684-1685, during the reign of Marquard Sebastian Schenck of Stauffenberg, who was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg at the time. This was a period of political and religious upheaval in the region, with tensions between the Catholic Church and Protestantism leading to conflicts and power struggles. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time.