© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler - Charles Theodore Konventionstaler
| Silver | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1776 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, date divided above.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1773-1776 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by the Electors of the Palatinate, who were seeking to establish a new currency system that would help to stabilize the region's economy and promote trade. The coin's design features an image of Charles Theodore, the ruler of the Palatinate at the time, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency. Despite the challenges faced by the Palatinate during this period, the ½ Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1773-1776 coin remains a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
