1 Thaler - John Maria Rudolph 1804 front 1 Thaler - John Maria Rudolph 1804 back
1 Thaler - John Maria Rudolph 1804 photo
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1 Thaler - John Maria Rudolph

1804 year
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Burgraviate of Friedberg (German States)
Burgrave
Rudolph Waldbott of Bassenheim (Rudolf Waldbott von Bassenheim) (1777-1805)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1804
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52961
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Knight on horseback killing dragon, castle in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON. NOV. CASTRI. IMP. FRIEDBERG:
G. B. F. G. H.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Burgraviate of Friedberg is that it features an image of John Maria Rudolph, the ruling Burgrave of Friedberg at the time, on one side, and an image of the Friedberg Castle on the other. This coin was minted in 1804 and was made of silver, which was a common material for coins during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1804 GB(F)GH - - - - - -

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