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1 Conventionsthaler
1764 year| Silver (.833) | 28 g | 42.2 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 | 1764 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 42.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust with laurel crown to the right, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANSISCUS I·D· G·ROM·IMP·SEMP·AUG·
Engraver: Jonas Thiébaud
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1764 Conventionsthaler from the Free City of Augsburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a guarantee of its genuineness and value.
