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1 Thaler - Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal
1794 year| Silver | 28 g | 40 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, date above branches
Script: Latin
Lettering: * X * / EINE FEINE / MARCK / 1794
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz is that it features an image of Frederick Charles Joseph of Erthal, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1787 until his death in 1802. This coin was minted during his reign, and it is believed that the image of Frederick Charles Joseph was included on the coin as a way to promote his image and reinforce his authority within the region.
