German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Bamberg - 1753 Medal (Zepernick 66)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GERMAN MEDALS Bamberg |
| Design Description: |
Sede Vacante |
| Item Description: |
Silver SILVER 1753-DATED ZEPERNICK-66 BAMBERG SEDE VACANTE |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
| Owner: |
worldcoinguy |
Owner Comments:
A truly exquisite Sede Vacante medal struck after the death of the Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp Anton von Franckenstein. Heavily influenced by the design of the Late Baroque period, the incredibly ornate obverse design features crowned double-headed eagle with sword and orb in its claws, the coats of arms of the ten older canons on the outstretched wings, banner below. The reverse features an eagle on a pyramid-shaped pedestal with a monastery coat of arms, with Emperor Heinrich II right and Empress Cunigunda left. The coats of arms of the ten younger canons are attached to the edge of the pedestal. Designed by P.P. Warner. Classification: Zepernick 66, Heller 370. Taler size and weight (44.12 mm; 32.77 g).
ex - Kuenker auction 350, lot 783.