Lot 4755
GERMANY. Fulda (Bistum). Adalbert III von Harstall, 1788-1802. 1/2 Konventionstaler 1796 (Silver, 34 mm, 14.00 g, 12 h), Kontribution. Fulda VH (mint master V. Hoven). ADALBERTUS D•G•EPIS:ET ABB:FULD:S•R•I•PR Crowned arms, VH below. Rev. PRO DEO / ET / PATRIA within laurel wreath; XX EINE F MARCK 1796 below. Buchonia 8. Lightly toned. Tiny marks and edge nicks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


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, 18:17:00 CEST
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