© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
3 Kreuzers - Francis Louis of Erthal Death
1795 year| Silver | 1.57 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Francis Louis of Erthal (1779-1795) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzers (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
D·16·SEPT·1730·
ELECTUS
IN EPISC·WIRCEB·
DIS·MARZ·1779·
DENATUS
D14·FEBR·1795· ÆTAT·64·AN·
AM·29·D·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The coin was issued by the Bishopric of Würzburg, which was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and it features an image of Francis Louis of Erthal, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1779 until his death in 1795. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate engravings and a delicate design that showcases the skill of the mint masters of the time.
