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½ Thaler - Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal
1795 year| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal (Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal) (1774-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄20 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms within a plant crown, legend around it, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX EINE
FEINE MARK
1795
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1787 until his death in 1802. The coin was minted in 1795, during his tenure as Archbishop, and it is made of silver. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during this time period, and it is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
