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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Thaler - Peter von Biron
1780 year| Silver (.875) | 28.30 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Peter of Biron (1769-1795) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.30 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#88866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON · NOVA · ARG · DUC · CURL · AD · NORMAM · TAL · ALB · 1780
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Ducum Curlandiae Ad Norman Taler Albert
Translation: New silver coin of the Duchy of Courland, by the standard of the Albert Thaler
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was struck for presentation purposes only.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Peter von Biron 1780 coin from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) is that it features a unique blend of both Latin and Germanic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "PETRUS VON BIRON D.G. DUX SEMIGALLIAE ET CURONIAE" ("Peter von Biron, by the grace of God, Duke of Semigallia and Courland"), while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the Biron family coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and a ribbon bearing the motto "VIRTUS NON STATUS" ("Virtue, not status, is the true nobility"). This blend of languages and cultural influences reflects the diverse history and cultural heritage of the region where the coin was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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