© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
1 Thaler - Maximilian Frederick of Königseck Konventionstaler
1777 year| Silver | 27.8 g | 42.2 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Maximilian Frederick of Königsegg-Rothenfels (1761-1784) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1777 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.8 g |
| Diameter | 42.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms supported by a lion and griffin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IUSTITIA ET MANSUETUDINE / IC=S / X EINE FEINE MARCK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Maximilian Frederick of Königseck (Konventionstaler) 1777 from Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Maximilian Frederick of Königseck, the Archbishop of Cologne, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Cologne, which includes a cross and other religious symbols. This blending of religious and political imagery reflects the complex relationship between the church and state in the German States during the 18th century.
