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⅔ Thaler - Frederick William of Westphalen
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 | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms with crozier and sword behind, value in frame below.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster IHvU (I.H.-v.U.) - Johann Heinrich von UslarInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim is that it features an image of Frederick William of Westphalen, who was the Bishop of Hildesheim from 1763 to 1764. This coin was minted during his brief tenure as bishop, making it a rare and unique piece of numismatic history.
