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½ Petermenger - John Hugo of Orsbeck
| Billon | 0.5 g | 13.7 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Trier (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Hugh of Orsbeck (Johann Hugo von Orsbeck) (1676-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1704 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (4 Pfennige) (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 13.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Text ornamented with three six pointed stars in ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 1/2 *
PETER
MENGEN
*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Petermenger coin from the Archbishopric of Trier is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John Hugo of Orsbeck, who was the Archbishop of Trier from 1698 to 1704. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the German states were struggling to maintain their independence and economic stability. Despite these challenges, the ½ Petermenger coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
