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1 Carolin - George Charles of Fechenbach
1795 year| Gold (.770) | 9.80 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | George Charles of Fechenbach (Georg Karl von Fechenbach) (1795-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | 1 Karolin (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.770) |
| Weight | 9.80 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#161746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between laurel and palm branch, date separated at bottom.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Friedrich Carl August Riesing
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Carolin coin from the Bishopric of Würzburg is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1795, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The Carolin coin was part of a broader effort to standardize currency across the German States, and it features a portrait of George Charles of Fechenbach, the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, on one side and an image of the Würzburg coat of arms on the other. Despite being made of gold, the coin was intended for everyday use and was valued at 1/24 of a gold gulden. Today, the 1 Carolin coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
