© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Joseph Christian Octagonal Klippe
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 | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#319378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cardinals hat above crowned and mantled arms with supporters
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPISCOP·WRATISL·PRINC·NISS·ET DUX GROTTKOW·1796
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1796 Joseph Christian (Octagonal Klippe) ½ Thaler coin from the Prussian bishopric of Breslau is that it features a unique octagonal shape, which was a departure from the traditional round shape of most coins at the time. This distinctive shape was a result of the coin's minting process, which involved striking the coin between two dies that were not perfectly aligned, creating a distinctive octagonal outline. This feature has made the coin a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians, who value its unique design and historical significance.
