1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal (Konventionstaler) 1786-1791 front 1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal (Konventionstaler) 1786-1791 back
1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal (Konventionstaler) 1786-1791 photo
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1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal Konventionstaler

 
Silver - 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Würzburg (German States)
Bishop
Francis Louis of Erthal (1779-1795)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1786-1791
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#161645
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cherub with book and globe divides date, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MERCES LABORUM
X. EINE FEINE / MARCK

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Francis Louis of Erthal (Konventionstaler) 1786-1791 from Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Louis of Erthal, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1779 to 1803. During his reign, he implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the local economy. The coin itself is made of silver and features an image of Francis Louis of Erthal on one side and the coat of arms of Würzburg on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.