Historical Context: This 1798 1 Thaler Konventionstaler was issued by the Duchy of Württemberg under Duke Frederick II, a pivotal ruler soon to become Elector and King. The year 1798 falls amidst the Napoleonic Wars and the Holy Roman Empire's decline. Adhering to the 1753 Imperial monetary standard, this Konventionstaler reflects Württemberg's participation in a common currency system, even as its sovereignty was asserted during European political transformation.
Artistry: The coin’s design embodies the Neoclassical style typical of late 18th-century European numismatics. The obverse presents a dignified, idealized portrait of Duke Frederick II, often attributed to Johann Christian Kachel. The reverse typically features the Imperial Eagle, crowned and bearing
Historical Context: This 1798 1 Thaler Konventionstaler was issued by the Duchy of Württemberg under Duke Frederick II, a pivotal ruler soon to become Elector and King. The year 1798 falls amidst the Napoleonic Wars and the Holy Roman Empire's decline. Adhering to the 1753 Imperial monetary standard, this Konventionstaler reflects Württemberg's participation in a common currency system, even as its sovereignty was asserted during European political transformation.
Artistry: The coin’s design embodies the Neoclassical style typical of late 18th-century European numismatics. The obverse presents a dignified, idealized portrait of Duke Frederick II, often attributed to Johann Christian Kachel. The reverse typically features the Imperial Eagle, crowned and bearing