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1 Thaler
1780 year| Silver | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Regensburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1245-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armoured and laureate bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOSEPHVS II.D.G.ROM.IMP.SEMP.AVG
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Free City of Regensburg, minted in 1780, is interesting because it features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "S.R." (for "Stadt Regensburg") located above the crown on the obverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted specifically for use within the Free City of Regensburg, which was a semi-autonomous region within the German States at the time. This small detail highlights the coin's historical significance and the level of autonomy that the Free City of Regensburg had in the 18th century.
