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3 Kreuzers - Charles Philip of Greiffenklau-Vollraths Death
1754 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Charles Philip of Greiffenklau-Vollraths (Karl Philipp von Greiffenklau-Vollraths) (1749-1754) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠
NATUS
D: 1.DEC:1690
ELECTUS
IN EPISC: WIRCEB:
D: 14.APR:1749.
DENATUS
D: 25.NOV:1754
ÆTAT:63.AN:
11.MENS:
25.DIE:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Charles Philip of Greiffenklau-Vollraths, who was the Prince-Bishop of the Bishopric of Würzburg in Germany. The coin features an image of Charles Philip on one side and an image of the Würzburg Cathedral on the other. The coin was minted in 1754, the year of Charles Philip's death, and was made of silver. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
