1 Thaler - Anton Johann 1719 front 1 Thaler - Anton Johann 1719 back
1 Thaler - Anton Johann 1719 photo
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1 Thaler - Anton Johann

1719 year
Silver 29.189 g 41.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Counts of Nostitz-Rieneck (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Count
Anthony John (Anton Johann) (1683-1736)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1719
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.189 g
Diameter
41.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#122680
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms with griffon supporters, swan above crown, date divided below arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: S· C· M· CONS· INT: CAM: SVPR· R· BOH· PRÆF· BVRGG· EGR·

Engraver: Georg Friedrich Nüremberger

Edge

Ornamental triangles

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it features an image of Count Anton Johann von Nostitz-Rieneck, who was a prominent nobleman and patron of the arts in the early 18th century. The coin's design was likely inspired by his passion for the arts and his support of various cultural institutions in the region.