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⅛ Thaler "⅛ Sterbetaler" - John Frederick Charles of Ostein Death
1743 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | John Frederick Charles of Ostein (Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein) (1743-1763) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1743 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-Line inscription with dates.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Thaler "⅛ Sterbetaler" coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John Frederick Charles of Ostein, who was the Archbishop of Mainz from 1743 until his death in 1744. The coin's design features an image of the Archbishop on one side and a depiction of Death on the other, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the German States.
