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1 Mattier - Wolfgang William
1642 year| Billon (.315 silver) | 0.975 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Ravensberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Wolfgang William (1623-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 1 Mattier (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon (.315 silver) |
| Weight | 0.975 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Madonna and Child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARIA. MA. DOMINI.
Comment
Mintmaster - Jobst KochInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mattier - Wolfgang William 1642 from County of Ravensberg (German States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .315 silver. This coin was issued during a time when silver was a valuable resource, and the use of billon was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver while still maintaining the coin's value.
