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Ordination as priest and bishop - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg

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Location Bishopric of Bamberg (German States)
Prince-bishop Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg (1683-1693)
Type Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year 1687
Composition Gold
Weight 41.42 g
Size 57.45 × 45.20 mm
Shape Oval with a loop
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
563390
References Heller# 267
Joseph Heller; 1839. Die bambergischen Münzen chronologisch geordnet und beschrieben. J. G. Sickmüller, Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.

Commemorative issue

Ordination as priest and bishop

Obverse

Bust portrait facing right in floral-adorned clerical vestments.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARQUARDUS SEBASTIANUS

Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller

Reverse

Four-field coat of arms (Bamberg/Stauffenberg family coat of arms) in a cartouche decorated with two helmets, behind it a cross and crozier crossed, crown above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D ✦ G ✦ EPISCOPUS BAMBERGENSIS ✦ S ✦ R ✦ I ✦ PRINCEPS
1687

Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Ordination as priest and bishop - Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg
Künker
Auction 437
Lot 89
Internet Archive
28 Jan 2026 XF USD 39 480.90
(EUR 34 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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