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1 Thaler - Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal
1795 year| Silver | - | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal (Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal) (1774-1802) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHLANDS SCHUTZWEHR
F.S.
DURCH CLAIRFAIT ENTSETZT
DEN 29TEN OKT.
1795
Comment
Struck to commemorate the relief of the city of Mainz from the French siege under Jean-Baptiste Jourdan during the War of the First Coalition.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin featuring Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1795, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the German states and the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's issuance during this time period highlights the complex political and economic dynamics at play in Europe during the late 18th century.
