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½ Frank - Jérôme Bonaparte
1808 year| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | ½ Frank |
| Currency | Frank (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#63728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath, below the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
FRANK.
KOENIG V. WESTPH. FR.PR.
1808. J
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Frank - Jérôme Bonaparte 1808 coin from the Kingdom of Westphalia is that it was minted during the brief period of French rule over the region, which lasted from 1807 to 1813. The coin features an image of Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was installed as the King of Westphalia by his brother. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the French government, and it was intended to be used as a standard circulation coin in the region. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
