Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Frankfurt, Free imperial city of |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1862-1865 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 7⁄4 Gulden = 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound (1.75) |
| Tiền tệ | Gulden (1838-1866) |
| Chất liệu | Silver (.900) |
| Trọng lượng | 18.52 g |
| Đường kính | 33 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | A.V.Nordheim |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#370, Jaeg 6 FHI#42b, AKS#10, Dav GT III#652 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Frankofurthia |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | FREIE STADT FRANKFURT A.V.NORDHEIM |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Crowned eagle, legend around. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | * EIN VEREINSTHALER * XXX EIN PFUND FEIN * 1862 |
| Cạnh | Inscripted |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1862 - - 312 000 1863 - - 21 000 1864 - - 105 013 1865 - - 206 693 |
| ID Numisquare | 1088084390 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1 Vereinsthaler of 1862-1865 signifies the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt's adherence to the Vereinsthaler monetary union, a cornerstone of the German Confederation. Frankfurt, a vital financial hub, maintained its self-governing status under a city council during this era. These issues represent the final years of Frankfurt's sovereignty, preceding its annexation by Prussia after the 1866 Austro-Prussian War, thus marking the end of its independent coinage.
Artistry: The coin's design exemplifies the neoclassical style prevalent in 19th-century German numismatics, favoring clear heraldic symbolism. While specific engravers varied, August von Nordheim was a key medalist for Frankfurt during this period. The obverse features the crowned double-headed eagle of Frankfurt, encircled by "FREIE STADT FRANKFURT" and the date. The reverse displays "EIN VEREINSTHALER" within an oak wreath, denoting its "VEREINSMÜNZE" (Union Coin) status.
Technical/Grading: High-points for grading include the eagle's heads, wings, and crown on the obverse, and the intricate details of the oak wreath and lettering on the reverse. Given the striking methods of the period, some central softness or flatness on the eagle's breast is not uncommon. Premium examples exhibit a strong, even strike across the entire flan, with sharp legends and full detail in the wreath, reflecting superior production quality.