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½ Thaler - Joseph Christian
1796 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Prussian bishopric of Breslau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Joseph Christian of Hohenlohe-Bartenstein (1795-1817) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled ornate arms supported by 2 lions, cardinal's hat above, titles and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPISCOP·WRATISL·PRINC·NISS·ET DUX GROTTKOW·1796
Comment
Ref. F/S#2788. Convention 1/2 Thaler. Prev. C-5.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Prussian bishopric of Breslau is that it features an image of Joseph Christian, the bishop of Breslau, on one side, and an image of the Prussian eagle on the other. This coin was minted in 1796 and was made of silver, which was a common material for coins at that time. The coin's design and materials reflect the influence of the Prussian Empire and the Catholic Church on the region's currency during that period.