½ Reichsthaler - Friederike Auguste Sophie (Copper pattern strike) 1798 front ½ Reichsthaler - Friederike Auguste Sophie (Copper pattern strike) 1798 back
½ Reichsthaler - Friederike Auguste Sophie (Copper pattern strike) 1798 photo
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½ Reichsthaler - Friederike Auguste Sophie Copper pattern strike

1798 year
Copper 10.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Jever (German States)
Regent
Frederick Augusta Sophia (1793-1807)
Type
Pattern
Year
1798
Value
½ Reichsthaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.28 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307663
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIED·AUG·SOPH·PRINC·ANH·DYN·IEVER·ADMIN
EIN
HALBER
REICHS
THALER
1798

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Reichsthaler - Friederike Auguste Sophie (Copper pattern strike) 1798 from Lordship of Jever (German States) is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Friederike Auguste Sophie, the ruling countess of Jever, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the coat of arms of the Lordship of Jever. This design was not commonly used in coins of that era, making it a distinctive and rare piece among numismatists.