½ Thaler - Henry 1747 front ½ Thaler - Henry 1747 back
½ Thaler - Henry 1747 photo
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½ Thaler - Henry

1747 year
Silver 14.61 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States)
Prince
Henry (Heinrich) (1717-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1747
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1531-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.61 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#198115
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms, date.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from County of Mansfeld-Bornstedt (German States) made of Silver weighing 14.61g is that it was minted during the reign of Henry IV, who was the Count of Mansfeld-Bornstedt from 1738 to 1780. During his rule, he implemented various economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which led to the minting of this particular coin. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the time.