1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1774-1778 front 1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1774-1778 back
1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1774-1778 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
1774-1778
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#200146
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned oval complex arms with supporters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: X. EINE FEINE MARCK.

Comment

Minted from silver ore found at the Biberer mine.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - William IX (Konventionstaler) 1774-1778 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 1763 until his death in 1778. During his reign, the county experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was a reflection of that prosperity. The coin's design features an image of William IX on one side and the Hanau-Münzenberg coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the county's independence and sovereignty. Despite being minted over 240 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.