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1 Thaler - Charles Christian Erdmann
1785 year| Silver | 22 g | - |
| Issuer | Württemberg-Oels, Duchy and Prussian rule of (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Christian Erdmann (Karl Christian Erdmann) (1764-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1785) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#64599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIN REICHS THALER
17 / 85
CUM DEO / ET DIE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Charles Christian Erdmann 1785 from Württemberg-Oels, Duchy and Prussian rule of (German States) made of Silver weighing 22 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of feudalism, and the coin's design reflects this shift. The obverse features an image of Charles Christian Erdmann, the ruling Duke of Württemberg-Oels, while the reverse bears the coat of arms of the Duchy and the Prussian eagle, symbolizing the political changes taking place at the time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the traditional use of copper and other base metals in coinage, indicating a growing emphasis on trade and commerce.