German States - Thaler 1795, FRANZ LUDWIG 1779–1795, BAMBERG Four-field coat of arms of Bamberg and Würzburg with sword and crosier above. Erthal family crest in center. Rev. Garland with 3-line inscription divides date. Denomination below.Dav. 1939; Krug 427 a.Issued for the French revolutionary army stationed in Bamberg at the time. Bishop Franz Ludwig reportedly supplied his own personal silver to hasten the production of these coins, but there is much disagreement among numismatists whether this claim is true.28.07 g.