German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Wurzburg - 1779 Medal

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: German States Wurzburg
Design Description: Sede Vacante
Item Description: Silver SILVER 1779-DATED GERMANY ZEPERNICK-262 WURZBURG ST. KILIAN - SEDE VACANTE Zepernick 262, Helmschrott 850
Full Grade: NGC 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:

Commemorates the empty seat of Adam Friedrich von Seinsheim, the Bishop of Bamberg from 1757 - 1779. Obv: Three pyramid-shaped escutcheons, crown on top, cartouche on top, coat of arms wreath. Rev: St. Kilian with miter, crosier and sword, cartouche above, coat of arms wreath. Classified as Zepernick 262, Helmschrott 850. 35.49 mm. 14.6 g.

ex: Kuenker auction 314, lot 6033 (Nov 2018)

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