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½ Thaler - August Philip Ascession
1770 year| Silver | 13.95 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Speyer (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | August Philip of Limburg-Stirum (August Philipp von Limburg Stirum) (1770-1797) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1770 |
| Value | ½ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄20 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.95 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Armed female with shield, staff and three cherubs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO O.M. AVSPICE SVAVITER ET FORTITER
SED IVSTE NEC SIBI SED SVIS.
Comment
AS = Anton Schaffer (1744-1799)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the ascension of August Philip, the Prince-Bishop of Speyer, to the throne in 1770. The coin's design features an image of August Philip on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Speyer on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Bishopric, and the coin's circulation served as a way to promote the new ruler and solidify his position among his subjects.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 AS | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Thaler - August Philip (Ascession) 1770 coin.
