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Auction: 18006 - Ancient, Indian and Islamic, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 1434

Germany, Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg, Franz Ludwig von Erthal (1779-95), 'Kontribution' Taler, 1795, crowned arms on mantle, rev. zum besten des vaterlands in wreath, date and value below (Krug. 427; Davenport 1939; KM 146), toned, good very fine

Reportedly struck from silver savalged from the Bishop's service and the tableware of private citizenry to provide a 'Contribution' danegeld to buy of the invading French Revolutionary army

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Sold for
£270