1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1765-1771 front 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1765-1771 back
1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1765-1771 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles Theodore Konventionstaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1765-1771
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197663
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown above three shields, value below, date divided above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10. EINE FEINE MARCK

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1765-1771 from Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodore, who was the Elector of the Palatinate and also the Duke of Bavaria. This was a time of great upheaval in Europe, with the Seven Years' War taking place and the Enlightenment movement gaining momentum. The coin's design reflects this turmoil, with the obverse featuring an image of Charles Theodore and the reverse featuring a depiction of the Palatinate coat of arms. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a popular form of currency throughout the region and is now highly sought after by collectors.