© Dmitrij Rodionov
© Dmitrij Rodionov
⅛ Thaler - Maximilian Frederick
| Silver | 5.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Cologne (German States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Maximilian Frederick of Königsegg-Rothenfels (1761-1784) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1766 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with mintmasters initials, date and denomination within palm and oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80
EINE
MARCK
FEIN
1766 I.K.
Engravers: Elias Gervais, Eberhard Wyon
Comment
Variant of 1764 W-IK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Cologne is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Archbishopric, which was added to the obverse (front) side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion on the 1764-1766 edition was likely done to signify the coin's official status as a circulating currency.
