1 Thaler - William IX Konventionstaler
| Emittent | Hanau-Münzenberg, County of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1771 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Thaler |
| Währung | Thaler |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | |
| Ausrichtung | |
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| Referenz(en) | KM#110, Dav GT II#2288 A, Müseler#25/5, Schütz IV#2077 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Bust with mantle right. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | WILHELM9 D.G. LANDG. & PR. HER. HASS. COM. HAN. |
| Reversbeschreibung | Crowned complex arms with supporters. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | EX VISCERIBUS FODINAE BIEBER., X. EINE F. MARCK below |
| Rand | |
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| Auflage |
1771 CLR - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1086090590 |
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Historical Context: The 1771 1 Thaler, a Konventionstaler, was issued by William IX, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg, later William I, Elector of Hesse-Kassel. It adheres to the Leipzig Convention of 1750, standardizing the thaler at 13.33 to a Cologne Mark of fine silver. This issuance highlights Hanau-Münzenberg's participation in imperial monetary reforms, promoting uniformity. The coin signifies William IX's early reign and adherence to economic policy during a stable pre-Napoleonic era.
Artistry: The artistic execution reflects late Baroque and early Neoclassical styles common in German princely