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1 Conventionsthaler - Charles Theodor
| Silver (.833) | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) |
|---|---|
| Elector palatine | Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1795 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AD NORMAM - CONVENTION
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Conventionsthaler coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by Charles Theodor, the Elector of the Palatinate, during his reign from 1778 to 1795. This was a period of Enlightenment and intellectual awakening, and the coin reflects this with its depiction of a crowned eagle on one side and a portrait of Charles Theodor on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the region's rich mining history and the value placed on this precious metal at the time.
