1⁄84 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg 1684-1691 front 1⁄84 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg 1684-1691 back
1⁄84 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg 1684-1691 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1⁄84 Thaler - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg

 
Silver 0.59 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop
Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg (1683-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1684-1691
Value
1⁄84 Thaler = 3 Pfennig
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.59 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#314290
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 84 divides date, MS-EB divided by top of cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MS EB
1684
1
84

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 issued by Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg, who was the bishop of Bamberg from 1684 to 1691. During his tenure, the bishopric was facing financial difficulties, and the coin was minted as a way to help alleviate some of the financial pressures. Despite the challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Bamberg during difficult times.