Eichstatt 1725 thaler Counterstamped on Hungary 1691-KB thaler

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Staatliche Münzsammlung München, Inventory # 2-0057
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This thaler was made by counterstamping a Hungarian 1691-KB thaler and is a "Sede vacante" (vacant seat) thaler which was issued on the occasion of the death of the incumbent bishop (or pope) and prior to the elevation of his successor. This is the only example known according to Cahn (Die Münzen des Hochstifts Eichstätt (1962)). This coin is misattributed in Krause[1] as a double thaler when there was not enough change in usual standards of usual thalers from 1691 to 1725 to make it a double thaler.

Ruling Authorities

  • Cathedral Chapter, during sede vacante (vacant seat) from 27th of April, 1725 - 3rd of July, 1725.

Obverse

  • Obverse description: Obverse of Hungary Leopold thaler with two counterstamps, on the left counterstamp is a bi-fold coat of arms with crest of the bishopric on the left and an undiscernible crest on the right, date above all, on the right counterstamp is the Cathedral Chapter's coat of arms with inscription above.
  • Obverse inscription: 17Z5 / C R E
  • Obverse inscription unabridged: 1725 / Capitulum Regnas Eystettense
  • Obverse inscription translated: 1725 / the Chapter Reigns Eichstätt

Reverse

  • Reverse description: Reverse of Hungary 1691-KB thaler with weak points in design from flattening from counterstamps on other side.

Edge

  • Edge description: Plain just like the Hungary 1691 thaler was made.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 28.37 g

Catalog reference: Cahn 120 (Unique), KM-55 (Unique).

Source:

  • [1]Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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