½ Thaler - William IX (½ Biberer Ausbeutetaler) 1769-1770 front ½ Thaler - William IX (½ Biberer Ausbeutetaler) 1769-1770 back
½ Thaler - William IX (½ Biberer Ausbeutetaler) 1769-1770 photo
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½ Thaler - William IX ½ Biberer Ausbeutetaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States)
Count
William IX (1760-1803)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1769-1770
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#200140
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned complex arms with supporters.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmaster IIE - Johann Jacob Encke
Minted from silver ore found at the Bieberer mines.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - William IX (½ Biberer Ausbeutetaler) coin from County of Hanau-Münzenberg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1769-1770, a period when many European countries were transitioning from a feudal system to a more modern, capitalist economy. This change is reflected in the coin's design, which features an image of William IX, the Count of Hanau-Münzenberg, on one side, and an image of a beaver on the other. The beaver was a symbol of industry and commerce, and its inclusion on the coin highlights the growing importance of trade and entrepreneurship in the region at that time.