Boldly struck and beautifully toned
Lot 4754
GERMANY. Fulda (Bistum). Adalbert III von Harstall, 1788-1802. 1/2 Konventionstaler 1796 (Silver, 32 mm, 14.00 g, 12 h), Kontribution. Fulda VH (mint master V. Hoven). ADALBERTUS D•G•EPIS.ET ABB.FULD.S R I PR Draped bust of Adalbert III to right, V H below. Rev. PRO DEO ET PATRIA / ✱XX EINE FEINE MARCK 1796• Crowned coat of arms. Buchonia 6. A boldly struck and beautifully toned example. Tiny marks and very minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

Ex Peus 403, 27 April 2011, 3093.


In 1795 and 1796, the Prince-Abbey of Fulda came under severe financial pressure from the French Revolutionary Wars and the heavy contribution payments demanded in connection with the advancing French armies.

In response, Prince-Abbot Adalbert von Harstall ordered portions of the court silver to be melted down and coined into convention specie, including the distinctive 1796 1/2 Konventionstalers.
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Closing time: 30-Jun-26, 18:16:30 CEST
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Info When delivered in Switzerland, this item is subjected to margin taxation in accordance with Art. 24a MWSTG (Swiss VAT Act), provided that the buyer is not registered for VAT.

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