© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler "Conventionsthaler" - Emmerich Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim
| Silver | 27.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1768-1769 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms with central shield and supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: X / EINE / FEINE / MARK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler "Conventionsthaler" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in 1768-1769, during the reign of Emmerich Joseph of Breitbach-Bürresheim, who was the Archbishop of Mainz and the Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade, and the coin was likely used extensively in commercial transactions throughout the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
