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Issuer: Bishopric of Paderborn (German states)
Prince-bishop: Francis Arnold Joseph of Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht (1658-1704-1718)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1714 (1709-1718)
Value: 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency: Thaler
Composition: Billon (.438 silver)
Weight: 3.3 g.
Diameter: 24 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: F12
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 176.3
Obverse:
Crowned oval shield of 8-fold arms,(Shield of Paderbron and Pyrmont, center shield of Wolff-Metternich) with central shield of Wolff-Metternich, in baroque frame, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier. The Latin titles of Franz Arnorld around.
Lettering: FRANC.ARNOLD.D.G.EP.PADERB.&MON
Translation:
FRANCISCUS.ARNOLDUS.DEI.GGRATIA.EPISCOPUS.PADERBORNENSIS.&MONASTERIUM
(Franz Arnold, by gods grace, bishop of Paderborn, Munster)
Reverse:
6-line inscription, value with date and mintmaster's initials.
Lettering:
BURGG.STROMB.S.R.I.P.COM.PYRM.D.IN.B
12 EINEN REICHS THAL(ER)
1714
W R
Translation:
BURGGRAVIO STROMBERGIAE SACRI ROMANI IMPERII PRINCEPS COMES PYRMONTES DUX IN BERKELO AND WERTH.
Engraver = Wilhelm Ritter
Edge:
Smooth.
Reference : KM# 176
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : German States coins