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© National Museum Warsaw
1 Thaler - Peter von Biron Trial strike
1780 year| Lead | 27.98 g | 43.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Peter of Biron (1769-1795) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 27.98 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#361144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Thaler - Peter von Biron (Trial strike) 1780 from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) made of Lead weighing 27.98 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its rarity and historical significance make it a fascinating piece of history.
