1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1771-1773 front 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1771-1773 back
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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
1771-1773
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197673
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms within branches, date divided above, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 EINE - FEIN MARC

Comment

Slg. Noss 390

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1771-1773 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 American Revolutionary War taking place and the French Revolution on the horizon. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political changes happening at the time, and it is a fascinating piece of history that has survived to this day.