© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Conventionsthaler - Charles Theodor
| Silver (.833) | 26.06 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Charles Theodore (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1781 |
| Value | 1 Konventionsthaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1753-1806) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 26.06 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 3-fold arms of Pfalz, Bavaria and imperial orb between 2 palm branches, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S • R • I • ARCHID • & EL • DUX I • C(L) • & M • (&)
17 79
Comment
Previously KM#258
Dav GT II#1957 1778-1781 H.S. on neck + Obv legend divided &-EL
Dav GT II#1957A 1778 H.S. on neck + Obv legend divided ARCHID.- & EL
Dav GT II#1958 1780-1781 ST below neck
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodor, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1778 to 1781. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was facing financial difficulties, and the value of the Conventionsthaler coin was tied to the value of the silver content it contained. This made it a stable and reliable form of currency during a time of economic uncertainty.
