© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
½ Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen
1764 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick William of Westphalia (Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalen) (1763-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rococo styled crowned arms over crozier and sword, denomination below and date at end legend.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim is that it features an image of Frederick William of Westfalen, who was the Bishop of Hildesheim from 1764 to 1789. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his likeness on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Hildesheim. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 18th century.
