1 Thaler - Adalbert III of Harstall 1795 front 1 Thaler - Adalbert III of Harstall 1795 back
1 Thaler - Adalbert III of Harstall 1795 photo
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1 Thaler - Adalbert III of Harstall

1795 year
Silver (.83333) 28 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Fulda (German States)
Bishop
Adalbert of Harstall (Adalbert von Harstall) (1788-1814)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1795
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.83333)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31107
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Legend and date within palm and laurel branches, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRO DEO
ET
PATRIA.
1795.
X
EINE F.
MARCK

Engraver: Johann Veit Döll

Comment

Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 3 - Eichelmann# 169a - Davenport# 2265A
on obverse: crook outward-looking, wreath above sword



Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 4 - Eichelmann# 169b - Davenport# 2265
on obverse: crook inward-looking, no wreath above sword

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Fulda is that it features an image of Adalbert III of Harstall, who was the Prince-Bishop of Fulda from 1784 until his death in 1802. The coin was minted in 1795, during his reign, and it is made of silver with a weight of 28 grams.