GERMAN STATES, EICHSTÄTT, PRINCE-BISHOPRIC Conventionstaler 1755, Nuremberg. 27.95 g. Mintmaster Carl Gotlieb Laufer. Minted to commemorate Johann Wilhelm II assuming the position of Reichsvikar following the death of Emperor Joseph I on April 17, 1711. Obv.: A right-facing bust of Bishop Johann Anton II von Freyberg in ecclesiastical attire, with his hair in stylized curls. The legend around the border reads IOANN ANTON D G EP EYSTETTENSIS S R IP. Rev.: A crowned, four-fold coat of arms displaying the shields of the Bishopric of Eichstätt and the family of Freyberg, backed by a crossed sword and crozier. The split date 17 55 is positioned in the central field flanking the shield, with the mint initials M N L at the bottom. The legend around the border reads 10 EINE FEINE MARCK. The three letters below teh coat of arms : M : G.M.Mann, Mint warden, N : Nuremberg, L : Mintmaster Laufer. A cabinet-quality specimen of exceptional preservation, with magnificent patina and full original mint luster. Sharply struck with fresh dies. Dav. 2207, Ex. Künker 314, 25.09.2017, lot 5408, ticket enclosed Grade: AU