German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Mainz - 1732 Taler
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
German States Mainz |
| Design Description: |
Sede Vacante |
| Item Description: |
Silver Taler 1732 Walther 499, Zepernick 15 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS AU 58 |
| Owner: |
worldcoinguy |
Owner Comments:
1732 Mainz Schautaler – Sede Vacante issue. Death of Franz Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg, Archbishop-Elector of Mainz. His connections are evident in his other titles including Prince-Bishop of Breslau, Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order, Prince-Bishop of Worms, and the Archbishop-Elector of Trier. Buried in the Wroclaw cathedral in Poland. Obv: Riding St. Martin shares coat with beggar, below chapter coat of arms. Classified as Walther 499, Zepernick 15, Pick 646, Prinz Alexander 656, KM 266, Slg. Heerdt 546. 42.4 mm 29.1g. Mintage of 200. Only piece to be graded.
ex - WAG auction 123, lot 1116 (Oct 2021)
ex - Münz Zentrum Rheinland, auction 193, lot 2471 (Mar 2021)