German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Wurzburg - 1754 Medal

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: German States Wurzburg 1754
Design Description: Sede Vacante
Item Description: Silver SILVER 1754 GERMANY WURZBURG ERL-2289 Zepernick 259, Helmschrott 699, Erl 2289 (29.12g)
Full Grade: NGC MEDAL MS 62
Owner: worldcoinguy

Set Details

Custom Sets: German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer

Owner Comments:

The sede vacante issue was struck in 1754 after the death of Karl Philipp Freiherr von Greiffenclau zu Vollraths (1690–1754). The medal is 29.1 g; 44mm. Classified as Helm 699 / Zepernick 259. It depicts the 3 saints of Wurzburg, martyred in 689 while performing missionary work in the area: Kilian, Kolonat, and Totnan.

ex: Emporium Hamburg, Lot 2101, Auction 77, Nov 2016

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