⅔ Thaler - Christopher of Bellinghausen 1683 front ⅔ Thaler - Christopher of Bellinghausen 1683 back
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⅔ Thaler - Christopher of Bellinghausen

1683 year
Silver - 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Abbey of Corvey (German States)
Abbot
Christopher of Bellinghausen (Christoph von Bellinghausen) (1678-1696)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1683
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#351417
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large 2/3 divides date 1 - 6 / 8 - 3 in circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRIST(OPH). EL. E. CON. A(B). COR. S. R. I. P.
2/3
1 6
8 3

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Abbey of Corvey, minted in 1683 during the reign of Christopher of Bellinghausen, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn, to which the Abbey belonged.