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1 Conventionsthaler
1765 year| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | 41 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 | 1765 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
(fr) Au centre, buste nu et tête laurée de l'empereur, tourné vers la droite ; initiales en dessous.
Légendes latines en périphérie.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANCISCUS I·D·G·ROM·IMP·SEM·AUG.
I.*T.
Engravers: Frings, Johann Christian Holeisen
Edge
Puff pastry
Comment
Dav. GT II#1930 (imaged)
Dav. GT II#1930A Different style bust
Interesting fact
The Conventionsthaler was a coin that was minted in the Free City of Augsburg during the 18th century. It was a standardized coin that was used throughout the German States, and it was equivalent to 240 Kreuzer. The 1765 Conventionsthaler was made of silver (.833) and weighed 28.06 grams. It featured an image of the Augsburg coat of arms on one side and the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis I, on the other. The coin was used for both domestic and international trade, and it was a widely accepted form of currency throughout Europe during that time.
