© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Charles of Blittersdorf
1723 year| Silver | - | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Charles of Plittersdorf (1722-1737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Vitus with palm branch, book and bird, recumbent lion behind, Roman numeral date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS VITVS PATRONVS CORBEIENSIS
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Abbey of Corvey, minted in 1723 during the reign of Charles of Blittersdorf, features an image of the abbey's patron saint, Saint Peter, on its reverse side. This coin was used as a means of payment throughout the German States and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time.
