1 Konventionsthaler - Franz Josef I 1778 front 1 Konventionsthaler - Franz Josef I 1778 back
1 Konventionsthaler - Franz Josef I 1778 photo
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1 Konventionsthaler - Franz Josef I

1778 year
Silver (.833) 28.06 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Liechtenstein
Prince
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1772-1781)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1778
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1728-1868)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.06 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#24648
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned oval Coat of Arms within frame suspending order chain. Lettering around. Date at the end of a legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OPP·& CARN·DUX·COM·RITTB·S·C·M·CONS·INT·AUR·VELLERIS EQUES·1778·

Translation: Latin: Oppaviae & Carnoviae Dux Comes Rittbergae Sacrae Caesareae Majestatis Consiliarius Intimus Aurei Velleris Eques

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Konventionsthaler - Franz Josef I 1778 coin from Liechtenstein is that it was minted during a time when the country was still a part of the Holy Roman Empire, and it features an image of Emperor Franz Josef I on one side and the Liechtenstein coat of arms on the other. This coin was also minted using the Silver standard, which was a common practice during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778  1250 - - - - - -

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