German State Sede Vacante Talers and Medals
Bamberg - 1729 3 Kreuzer (groschen)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: GERMANY - MINOR COINS Bamberg
Design Description: Sterbegroschen Death of Lothar Franz von Schönborn-Buchheim
Item Description: Silver 3K 1729 BAMBERG KM#98, Krug 379, Slg. Pick 637, Helm. 651
Full Grade: NGC MS 64
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 Price Guide
NGC World Coin Census

Owner Comments:

3 Kreuzer (groschen) issued upon the death of Lothar Franz von Schönborn-Buchheim (1655-1729), the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz and the Bishop of Bamberg. Known for his support of baroque architecture, most notably with the commissioning of the Schloss Weissenstein palace in Pommersfelden, Bavaria. Also known as sterbegroschen (“death groschen”). Classified as KM#98, Krug 379, Slg. Pick 637, Helm. 651.

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