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½ 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: ½ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄20 Cologne Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 13.95 g

Silver weight: 13.95 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #68

Numista: #47318

Value

Bullion value: $38.67

Obverse

Description:

Shielded supporters in crowned mantles.

Inscription:

AVGVSTVS D:G: EP • SPIR • S • R • I • P•

ET•P•WEISS:EL•29•MAI•CONSECR•16 • SEPT• 1770•

20 EINE FEIN MARC

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Shielded warrior with staff and three cherubs.

Inscription:

DEO O.M. AVSPICE SVAVITER ET FORTITER

SED IVSTE NEC SIBI SED SVIS.

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Mannheim	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1770	—	5,000

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