1 Thaler - Xaver (Prize Thaler; Konventionstaler) 1766 front 1 Thaler - Xaver (Prize Thaler; Konventionstaler) 1766 back
1 Thaler - Xaver (Prize Thaler; Konventionstaler) 1766 photo
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1 Thaler - Xaver Prize Thaler; Konventionstaler

1766 year
Silver (.833) 27.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Regent
Francis Xavier (1763-1768)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1766
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1493-1805)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
27.93 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#192115
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Xaver right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XAVER: D:G:R: PR: POL: & L: DVX SAX: EL: ADM:
ZUR BELOHNUNG / DES FLEISSES, 1766

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the election of Xaver, also known as Francis Xavier, as the Bishop of Mainz in 1766. The coin features an image of Xaver on one side and the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States period.