© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
½ Frank - Jérôme Bonaparte Tin pattern
1808 year| Tin | 2.39 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | ½ Frank |
| Currency | Frank (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 2.39 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath, below the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
FRANK.
KOENIG V. WESTPH. FR.PR.
1808. J
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Frank - Jérôme Bonaparte (Tin pattern) 1808 from Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) made of Tin weighing 2.39 g is that it was minted during the brief reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, who was the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte and ruled the Kingdom of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813. This coin is a rare example of a tin coin, as most coins from this time period were made of more valuable metals like gold, silver, or copper. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of Jérôme Bonaparte, which makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
