½ Reichsort 1666 front ½ Reichsort 1666 back
½ Reichsort 1666 photo
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½ Reichsort

1666 year
Silver 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Hannover (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1666
Value
½ Reichsort (⅛)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#173606
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEOPOLD • I • D • G • ROMINUS • SEMP • AUG
I / HALBER / REICHS / ORT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Reichsort 1666 from City of Hannover (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Duke Johann Friedrich of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who was a prominent figure in the German States and a influential leader in the region. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.