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12⁄5 Gulden – Frankfurt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1772

Country: Germany

Issuer: Frankfurt

Period:

Free City

(1372—1866)

Currency:

Thaler

Subdivision: 12⁄5 Gulden = 1 Conventionsthaler = ⅒ Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 41 mm

Weight: 28.2 g

Silver weight: 23.49 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.3% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #251

Numista: #39973

Value

Bullion value: $65.83

Obverse

Description:

Crowned eagle in an oval shield with baroque ornaments, value and date below a line.

Inscription:

MONETA REIPVBL FRANCOFVRT AD LEGEM CONVENTIONIS

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

View of the city, bridge, and sailboats on the Main River.

Inscription:

NOMEN DOMINI TVRRIS FORTISSIMA

Script: Latin

Engraver: Johann Leonhard Oexlein

Edge

Puff pastry

Mints

Name	Mark
Frankfurt am Main	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1772	—	—

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