1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1769-1771 front 1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1769-1771 back
1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1769-1771 photo
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1 Thaler - William IX Konventionstaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#200143
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.