1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler; 1st portrait) 1778-1783 front 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler; 1st portrait) 1778-1783 back
1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler; 1st portrait) 1778-1783 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles Theodore Konventionstaler; 1st portrait

 
Silver (.833) 28.06 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Theodore (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1783
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28.06 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#181572
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Seated Madonna with Child, upturned crescent moon and clouds below, rays around behind, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATRONA BAVARIAE.

Edge

Lettering: CONFIDO IN DOMINO

Comment

Varieties in lettering, punctuation and style exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Charles Theodore (Konventionstaler; 1st portrait) 1778-1783 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles Theodore, who was the Elector of Bavaria and a member of the House of Wittelsbach. During his reign, Charles Theodore oversaw significant political and economic reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which replaced the traditional system of bartering with silver and gold coins. The 1 Thaler coin was part of this new currency system and was widely used throughout the German States. Despite the changes and challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of Charles Theodore and the Electorate of Bavaria.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778 HST - - - - - -

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