½ Thaler - Henry VIII of Bibra (Konventionshalbtaler) 1762 front ½ Thaler - Henry VIII of Bibra (Konventionshalbtaler) 1762 back
½ Thaler - Henry VIII of Bibra (Konventionshalbtaler) 1762 photo
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½ Thaler - Henry VIII of Bibra Konventionshalbtaler

1762 year
Silver (.833) 13.86 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Fulda (German States)
Bishop
Henry of Bibra (1759-1788)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1762
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
13.86 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#136074
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted (crown, mitre and wings) 2-fold arms with legend surrounding, denomination at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AD NORM • CONVENT • 1762 •
XX • I • F • MARCK •
N D •

Translation: N D = Johann Nikolaus Dittmar

Edge

Laubrand

Comment

Buchonia/Hinkelbein# 4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Henry VIII of Bibra (Konventionshalbtaler) 1762 from Bishopric of Fulda (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Henry VIII, who was the Prince-Bishop of Fulda from 1762 to 1787. During his reign, Henry VIII implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and promote trade within the region. The coin itself is made of silver (.833) and weighs 13.86 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.