German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Bamberg - 1795 Medal (Zepernick 71)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
German States Bamberg |
| Design Description: |
Sede Vacante |
| Item Description: |
Silver SILVER 1795 GERMANY BAMBERG ERLANGER-2435 SEDE VACANTE Erlanger 2435, Zepernick 71 (43.75g) |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 58 |
| Owner: |
worldcoinguy |
Owner Comments:
Medal struck to commemorate the empty seat upon the death of Franz Ludwig Freiherr von Erthal (1730-1795). As the prince-bishop of Würzburg and Bamberg from 1779 to 1795, he was a champion of education and laid the foundation for early social welfare. Zepernick 71; Erlanger 2435; Heller 564. 48mm. 43.77 g. Medal designed by P. P. Werner.
S. Heinrich seated facing on throne, holding scepter and orb. Rev: Heinrich and Kunigunde standing left and right, respectively, heads facing one another, around altar bearing bishop’s regalia and coat-of-arms; rayed Eye of Providence above.
ex. CNG 99, Lot: 1172 (May 2015)