Really happy to get this one. Every one I run across is either dog-ugly/damaged/ex-jewelry or high enough grade as to be unaffordable to mere mortals.
A similar reverse to the famous Madonna thaler of Bavaria, which is one of my favorites, but with FRANCONIAE instead of BAVARIAE.
(using seller pictures for now)
Bishopric of Würzburg - 1765W MP Thaler
AR 0.833 / 41.0mm / 23.38g
KM-394 / Davenport 2899
NGC VF30
Obv: Bust of Adam Friedrich as engraved by Loos
Rev: Nimbate Madonna w/child / PATRONA FRANCONIAE / 10 EINE FEINE MARCK 1765 / M *W* P


A similar reverse to the famous Madonna thaler of Bavaria, which is one of my favorites, but with FRANCONIAE instead of BAVARIAE.
(using seller pictures for now)
Bishopric of Würzburg - 1765W MP Thaler
AR 0.833 / 41.0mm / 23.38g
KM-394 / Davenport 2899
NGC VF30
Obv: Bust of Adam Friedrich as engraved by Loos
Rev: Nimbate Madonna w/child / PATRONA FRANCONIAE / 10 EINE FEINE MARCK 1765 / M *W* P


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