1 Conventionsthaler

Features

Issuer Free city of Augsburg (German States)
Period Free city (1276-1803)
Emperor Francis I (Franz I) (1745-1765)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1765
Value 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 28.06 g
Diameter 41 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
34407
References KM# 184,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 1930
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

In the center of a baroque style ornament, a pine cone (symbol of the city) on a pedestal with a wreath above and two branches on each side: olive tree on the left and a palm on the right; initials below.
Latin legends on the periphery with year and "value" below.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUGUSTA VINDELICOR·AD NORM·CONVENT·1765
F. (A) H.
X·EINE FEINE MARCK

Engraver: Jonas Peter Thiebaud

Reverse

In the center, naked bust and laurel head of the emperor, turned to the right; initials below.
Latin legends on the periphery.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCISCUS I·D·G·ROM·IMP·SEM·AUG.
I.*T.

Engravers: Frings, Johann Christian Holeisen

Edge

Puff pastryAutomatically translated

Mint

Augsburg, Germany

Comments

This type is the last one struck in the name of this emperor for this free city and also the only one in naked bust and not armored.
François I, died on August 18, 1765 in Innsbruck.Automatically translated

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Conventionsthaler
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 3
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 AU USD 325.04
(EUR 301.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Conventionsthaler
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 560
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 XF USD 286.17
(EUR 265.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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