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½ Thaler Konventionstaler
1760 year| Silver | 14 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1276-1803) |
| Emperor | Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laureate head facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * FRANCISCVS I • D • G • R • I • S • A • GER • IER • REX • L • B • M • H • D •
Interesting fact
The 1760 ½ Thaler coin from the Free City of Augsburg was part of a series of coins minted during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1745 to 1765. The coin features an image of the Emperor on one side and the Augsburg coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in silver, which was a common material for coins at the time, and weighs 14 grams. It's interesting to note that the Free City of Augsburg was a significant center of trade and commerce during the 18th century, and its coins were widely used in international trade. The ½ Thaler coin was a popular denomination for everyday transactions, and it's fascinating to think that this coin may have been used in transactions between merchants and traders from different parts of Europe.
