© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
⅛ Thaler "⅛ Sterbetaler" - Emmerich Joseph of Breidbach-Bürresheim Death
1774 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1764-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler "⅛ Sterbetaler" coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Emmerich Joseph of Breidbach-Bürresheim, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1763 until his death in 1774. The coin's design features an image of the archbishop on the obverse, and a depiction of the Grim Reaper holding an hourglass on the reverse, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
