⅛ Thaler (Klippe; Peace of Westphalia) 1650 front ⅛ Thaler (Klippe; Peace of Westphalia) 1650 back
⅛ Thaler (Klippe; Peace of Westphalia) 1650 photo
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⅛ Thaler Klippe; Peace of Westphalia

1650 year
Silver 1.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Emperor
Ferdinand II (1619-1637)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1650
Value
⅛ Thaler
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.47 g
Size
22 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#304331
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Small crowned imperial eagle above inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIVAT
FERDINAND 9
III: ROM:
IMP:
VIVAT

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.