Catalog
| Issuer | Hanau-Münzenberg, County of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1771 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | |
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| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
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| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#110, Dav GT II#2288 A, Müseler#25/5, Schütz IV#2077 |
| Obverse description | Bust with mantle right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | WILHELM9 D.G. LANDG. & PR. HER. HASS. COM. HAN. |
| Reverse description | Crowned complex arms with supporters. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | EX VISCERIBUS FODINAE BIEBER., X. EINE F. MARCK below |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1771 CLR - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1086090590 |
| Additional information |
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