© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
½ Thaler - Ernest August I
1662 year| Silver | 14.43 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Ernst August von Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1662-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.43 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of manifold arms, with central shield of Osnabrück, divides mintmaster’s initials, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLA. BONA. QVÆ. HONESTA. ANNO. 1662
H S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it features an image of Ernest August I, who was the Bishop of Osnabrück from 1662 to 1698. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Osnabrück. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 17th century.
