½ Thaler - Charles Philip (Vicariat) 1740 front ½ Thaler - Charles Philip (Vicariat) 1740 back
½ Thaler - Charles Philip (Vicariat) 1740 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Thaler - Charles Philip Vicariat

1740 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles III Philip (Karl III Philipp) (1716-1742)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197194
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double-headed eagle.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Noss 364

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Electors of the Palatinate (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Palatinate was a key region in the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time reflected the political and economic shifts that were taking place. The ½ Thaler coin, made of silver, was a widely used denomination and was minted during the reign of Charles Philip, who was the Vicariat of the Palatinate from 1740 to 1748. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.