© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
1 Thaler - Henry XIII Konventionstaler
1812 year| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Reuss-Greiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry XIII (1800-1817) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler (1778-1838) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
X EINE FEINE MARK CONVENTIONS MÜNZE·
EIN
SPECIES
THALER
1812
L
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Henry XIII (Konventionstaler) 1812 from Principality of Reuss-Greiz is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1812, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and the German States were in the process of reorganizing their currencies and monetary systems. The Konventionstaler was a standardized currency that was introduced during this time to help streamline trade and commerce across the region. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history and economic development of Europe during the early 19th century.
