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1 Thaler "Conventionsthaler" - Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal
1794 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal (Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal) (1774-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Electors hat above arms. Legend above. Date and initials divided by arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHEN EINE FEINE MARK
1794
I.A.
I.L.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler "Conventionsthaler" coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1794, just a few years after the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the German states and led to the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine, a loose alliance of German states that was formed in response to the threat posed by Napoleon's France. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as governments and rulers sought to maintain control and stability through the issuance of currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
