Issue minted during the period of the vacant capital after the death of Anton Ignaz von Fugger-Glött, on February 25, 1787. This period of negotiation and political influence finally ended with the election of Max Prokop von Törring-Jettenbach as the new bishop on April 20, 1787.
Variety with initals BR of Christoph Busch, mint master of Regensburg mint in 1773-1811.
Mint luster on both sides.
Unnatural look due to improper cleaning.
Germany, Archbishopric of Regensburg, Sede Vacante, Thaler 1787
Obverse: inscription in nine lines
REGANS. / CAPITVLVM / ECCLESIAE / CATHEDRALIS / RATISBONENSIS / SEDE VACANTE. / MDCCLXXXVII. / 10.EINE F.MARK.
Reverse: round frame with St. Peter holding keys in small boat, below coat of arms of Bishopric of Regensburg, around it 14 small shields surrounding, below BR
Diameter 42 mm, weight 28.08 g
