German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Bamberg - 1746 Medal (Zepernick 65)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: German States Bamberg
Design Description: Sede Vacante
Item Description: Silver SILVER 1746-DATED GERMANY ERLANGER-2415 BAMBERG ST.GEORGE & DRAGON Zepernick 65, Slg Erlanger 2415, Heller 363
Full Grade: NGC MS 63
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:

Designed by PP Werner. The medal commemorates the death of Friedrich Karl von Schönborn, who was the Bishop of Bamberg and Würzburg (1729-46).

Obv: St. George riding with the sword to the left and fighting with the dragon. Rev: Emperor Heinrich II. Riding to the right, next to the Cathedral of Bamberg, above two angels with the chapter coat of arms.

Classified as Zepernick 65, Slg Erlanger 2415, Heller 363. 38.5 mm. Edge lettering. Lines at 4:00 and 8:00 on obverse and near back hoof on reverse are metal flow lines.

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