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½ Thaler - John Aloys I
1759 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Öttingen-Spielberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Aloysius I (Johann Aloys I) (1737-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1759 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#181368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms with supporters, value in frame below.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from Öttingen-Spielberg (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during the reign of John Aloys I, who was a member of the Öttingen-Spielberg family, a noble family that ruled the region for centuries. The coin features an image of John Aloys I on one side and the coat of arms of Öttingen-Spielberg on the other. It was minted in 1759, which was a significant year for the region as it marked the beginning of the Seven Years' War, a conflict that had a profound impact on the region's economy and politics. The fact that the coin was made of silver also highlights the value and wealth of the region at the time.
