1 Thaler - Charles Theodore Konventionstaler

Reverse

Crowned arms within branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AD NORMAM - CONVENTION
17//81
A S

Edge

Flaky in relief

Comment

This type with dressed bust has only one vintage, and was minted in Mannheim without a mint letter, which was the capital of the electorate from 1720.

Classic type with bare bust:

The dignity of dapifer still exists today in Germany, and was held by the Elector Palatine until 1623, when the Elector of Bavaria assumed the title of arch-dapifer of the empire; his office is to carry the first courses to the Emperor's table on horseback at his coronation.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce type avec buste habillé n'a qu'un seul millésime, il a été frappé à Mannheim sans lettre d'atelier qui fut capitale de l'électorat à partir de 1720.

Type classique avec buste nu :

La dignité de dapifer subsiste encore aujourd’hui en Allemagne et l’électeur palatin l’a possédée jusqu’en 1623, puis l’électeur de Baviere a pris le titre d’archi-dapifer de l’empire ; son office est au couronnement de l’empereur, de porter à cheval les premiers plats à sa table.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1781 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the Palatinate region of Germany. The coin was issued by the Electors of the Palatinate, who were seeking to establish a new currency system that would help to stabilize the region's economy and promote trade. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles Theodore, the ruler of the Palatinate at the time, was meant to symbolize the region's independence and sovereignty. Despite the challenges faced by the Palatinate during this period, the 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler) 1781 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.

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