© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Ducat Peace of Westphalia; Silver pattern strike
1748 year| Silver | 1.78 g | 18.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lindau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 18.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seven-line inscription, crossed laurel and palm branches below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACIS / WESTPHAL • / IUBILA PRIMA / LINDAV • III / ID • AUG • / MDCCXLVIII / CELEBRATA
Engraver: Jonas Thiébaud I
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Ducat (Peace of Westphalia; Silver pattern strike) 1748 from City of Lindau (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the Peace of Westphalia, which was a series of peace treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe. The coin's design features an image of a crowned eagle holding an olive branch, symbolizing peace, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of the City of Lindau. The coin's silver content and small weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in historical coins.
