2 Thalers - Charles VII 1743 front 2 Thalers - Charles VII 1743 back
2 Thalers - Charles VII 1743 photo
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2 Thalers - Charles VII

1743 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Bremen (German States)
Emperor
Charles VII (Karl VII) (1742-1745)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1743
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#422620
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with imperial orb on breast surrounded by legend date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAROL: VII. D.G. ROM: IMP: SEMP. AUG: 1743.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Charles VII 1743 from City of Bremen (German States) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time when the City of Bremen was an independent state within the Holy Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Charles VII, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, and the reverse side shows the coat of arms of the City of Bremen. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted by a free imperial city during this period, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.