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½ Thaler - Beda Angehrn
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Saint Gall (St. Gallen) |
|---|---|
| Prince-abbot | Beda Angehrn (1767-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1780-1782 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1767-1796) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rampant bear right, date below, all within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABB. S . G . E. S. I. V. E.
1789
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Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Abbey of Saint Gall (St. Gallen) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and Revolution, and it reflects the shifting power dynamics between the church and secular states. The Abbey of Saint Gall was a powerful and wealthy religious institution that minted its own coins, and the ½ Thaler coin was one of the most widely used denominations. The fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, also speaks to the Abbey's wealth and influence.
