1 Konventionstaler - Charles August 1790 front 1 Konventionstaler - Charles August 1790 back
1 Konventionstaler - Charles August 1790 photo
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1 Konventionstaler - Charles August

1790 year
Silver 28.19 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Bretzenheim (German States)
Count
Charles August (Karl August) (1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1790
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.19 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#186950
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms on 8-pointed cross within Order chain, Ostrich supporters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AD NORMAM CONVENTIONIS

Comment

Minted in Mannheim
Haas 541, Slg. Memmesh 2615

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Konventionstaler coin from County of Bretzenheim is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, which led to the formation of new territories and currencies. The Konventionstaler was one of the currencies introduced during this time, and it was used in the German States, specifically in the County of Bretzenheim. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin was made with high-quality silver, weighing 28.19 grams, indicating the value placed on currency and trade during this period.