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1 Thaler - William IX Konventionstaler
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) |
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Count | William IX (1760-1803) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1769-1771 |
Value | 1 Thaler |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#200143 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned complex arms with supporters, separating mint officials initials at bottom. Legend around, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX VISCERIBUS FODINAE BIEBER. 1771
CLR✿
X. EINE F. MARCK.
Comment
Minted from silver ore found at the Bieberer mines.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1769-1771 from County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of William IX, who was the Count of Hanau-Münzenberg from 1769 until his death in 1771. During this time, the Holy Roman Empire was facing financial difficulties, and the value of silver was fluctuating rapidly. Despite these challenges, the 1 Thaler coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.