⅙ Thaler - William Anthony of Asseburg 1764-1772 front ⅙ Thaler - William Anthony of Asseburg 1764-1772 back
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⅙ Thaler - William Anthony of Asseburg

 
Billon (.479 silver) 6.074 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Paderborn (German States)
Prince-bishop
William Anthony of Asseburg (Wilhelm Anton von Asseburg) (1763-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1772
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Billon (.479 silver)
Weight
6.074 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#163320
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

5-line inscription with date and mintmaster's initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
80. EINE FEINE MARCK

VI / EINEN / THALER / (date) / (initials)

Comment

Minted in Neuhaus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "W" in the center, which represents the initial of the bishop who issued the coin, Wilhelm Anton von der Asseburg. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1769 IAS - - - - - -

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