Mainz, Freidrich Karl Joseph v. Erthal (1774-1802), (hybrid) Taler, 1795 FS-IA, city view, eagle over, DURCH CLAIRFAIT etc. and date in exergue, rev. pyramid monument, IA in exergue (Dav.2434; KM.409), light, attractive tone, good extremely fine, rare

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Mainz, Freidrich Karl Joseph v. Erthal (1774-1802), (hybrid) Taler, 1795 FS-IA, city view, eagle over, DURCH CLAIRFAIT etc. and date in exergue, rev. pyramid monument, IA in exergue (Dav.2434; KM.409), light, attractive tone, good extremely fine, rare

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Struck for the city's relief (by Graf von Clairfayt) after its siege by General Jourdan.

See also back cover illustration