German States, Bishopric of Paderborn (Clausthal mint) Taler 1719 – Sede vacante – NGC AU 53
Only 4 coins certified finer by NGC. Beautiful specimen with mint luster, good detailing and interesting design. Obv.: Half-length figure of St. Liborius in clouds above view of cathedral. Rev.: Mitre lying on cushion on table. KM 328; Dav GT II 2512; Schwede 261; Weing Corvey 254. Sede vacante ('with the chair [being] vacant') is a Latin term for the state of diocese without an installed in office bishop.