© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
¼ Thaler - Joseph Ignatius Philip of Hessen-Darmstadt
1744 year| Silver | 7.28 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Augsburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Joseph Ignaz Philipp von Hessen-Darmstadt (1740-1768) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1744 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.28 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#214621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 adjacent crowned oval shields of arms in baroque frame, mitre above, date divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: URGET PLEBIS AMOR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). Despite the conflict, the coin still features the image of Joseph Ignatius Philip of Hessen-Darmstadt, who was the Bishop of Augsburg at the time. This highlights the resilience and continuity of the minting process even during times of war.
