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1 Thaler "Memorial Thaler"
1863 year| Silver (.900) | 18.52 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Free imperial city of Frankfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1372-1866) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 7⁄4 Gulden = 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound (1.75) |
| Currency | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.52 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle, the coat of arms of the city, surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✣ FREIE STADT FRANKFURT ✣
EIN GEDENKTHALER
Translation:
Free City Frankfurt
A memorial thaler
Edge
Motto of the city
Script: Latin
Lettering: STARK IM RECHT
Translation: Strong in justice
Comment
The Congress of the Princes of Frankfurt (Frankfurter Fürstentag) was the name of the meeting of German princes held from August 17 to September 1, 1863 to decide on a reform of the German federation. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1863 Frankfurt Memorial Thaler is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the Frankfurt city coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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