German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Mainz - 1768 1/12 Taler
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GERMANY - FRAC. TALERS Mainz |
| Design Description: |
1/12 Convention Taler |
| Item Description: |
Silver 1/12T 1768 MAINZ Prince Alexander 753; Col. Walther 628 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
| Owner: |
worldcoinguy |
Owner Comments:
One year issue struck by Mainz to commemorate the death of Emerich Joseph von Breitbach-Bürresheim, arch bishop of Mainz (1763-1774) and Bishop of Worms (1768-1774). Holder incorrectly states year of 1768; this was in fact minted in 1774. The10 Kreuzer denomination is also known as a 1/12 Convention Taler. Classified as Prince Alexander 753; Col. Walther 628.