¼ Thaler (Klippe; Peace of Westphalia) 1650 front ¼ Thaler (Klippe; Peace of Westphalia) 1650 back
¼ Thaler (Klippe; Peace of Westphalia) 1650 photo
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¼ Thaler Klippe; Peace of Westphalia

1650 year
Silver 8.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Ferdinand III (1637-1657)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1650
Value
¼ Thaler (5⁄16)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.13 g
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132293
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Hand of God with laurel wreath over two hands coming from a globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + MAGNAS FERTE DEO GRATES PRO PACE ERELATA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Peace of Westphalia, which was a significant event in European history that brought an end to the Thirty Years' War and established the principle of sovereignty in international relations.