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1 Thaler
1796 year| Silver | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 12⁄5 Gulden = 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Name and date in the center, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUS DEN GEFÆSEN DER KIRCHEN UND BURGER
*X*
EINE FEINE
MARK
1796.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler 1796 coin from the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to standardize currency across the German States and promote trade and commerce. The coin's design features the coat of arms of Frankfurt and the inscription "FRANCISCUS II DEI GRATIA ROM. IMP. SEMP. AUG." which translates to "Francis II, by the grace of God, Roman Emperor, forever August." This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 HGBH | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler 1796 coin.
