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1 Conventionsthaler – Speyer

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Ascession of Prince-Bishop August Philipp

Germany

Context

Year: 1770

Country: Germany

Issuer: Speyer

Period:

Bishopric

Currency:

Thaler

Subdivision: 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 23.39 g

Silver weight: 19.48 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.3% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #69

Numista: #39085

Value

Bullion value: $55.39

Obverse

Description:

Crowned coat of arms draped between two men, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

AVGVSTVS.D:G:EP.SPIR.S.R.I.P.ET.PRAEP.WEISS.ELECT.29.MAI.CONSECR.16.SEPT.1770

AS

10 EINE FEIN MARC

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Venus with cherubs.

Inscription:

O.M AVSPICE SVAVITER ET FORTITER SED IUSTE NEC SIBI SED SUIS DEO

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Mannheim	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1770	—	5,000

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