Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Coin List
The principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany, was a sovereign state of the Holy Roman Empire from 1599 to 1918. During this period, the principality minted its own coins, reflecting its autonomy and contributing to the rich numismatic history of the region.
History and government of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt emerged as an independent principality after the division of the Schwarzburg territories in 1599. Ruled by the House of Schwarzburg, the principality maintained its sovereignty through the centuries, surviving the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806 and joining the German Confederation in 1815. During this time, the princes of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt exercised their minting rights, producing coins that served not only as a medium of exchange, but also as symbols of their authority and prestige. These coins often featured the coats of arms of the principality and portraits of the reigning rulers, providing valuable insights into the heraldry and iconography of power in early modern German states.
Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Coins
The numismatics of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt are particularly interesting because of the variety of denominations and designs produced throughout its history. The most common coins included thalers, gulden and pfennigs, minted in silver and copper. A notable example is the Konventionstaler, a large silver coin produced in the 18th century under the standard of the Monetary Convention of 1753. These coins often featured elaborate designs, including detailed portraits of princes and complex coats of arms on the reverse. In addition, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt issued commemorative coins on special occasions, such as dynastic anniversaries or significant historical events. The quality of these mintages reflects the skill of the engravers and the importance the principality attached to its monetary production as an expression of its sovereignty and culture.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
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