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1 Thaler - Joseph of Stubenberg
1796 year| Silver | 28.02 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Eichstätt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Joseph of Stubenberg (1791-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.02 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCVLIS AVLAE ARGENTEIS PATRIAE INDIGENTI MINISTRAVIT AVXILIA
X EINE FEINE MARCK
Translation:
He ministers to the country's needy through the gift of his court silver vases
20 to a fine mark
Engraver: Cajetan Destouches
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Eichstätt is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the 18th century, counterfeit coins were a common problem, and this hole was used as a way to ensure that the coin was made of genuine silver and not a fake. This feature is quite rare in coins from this time period, making it a notable and interesting fact about this particular coin.
