1 Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen 1768 front 1 Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen 1768 back
1 Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen 1768 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen

1768 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States)
Prince-bishop
Frederick William of Westphalia (Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalen) (1763-1789)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1768
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#158000
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned and mantled arms over crozier and sword. Initials separated at the bottom. Legend above, denomination and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA STABILI •
I•H• - V•U•
X STÜCK EINE FEINE
MARCK•
1766

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim, minted in 1768 during the reign of Frederick William of Westfalen, features an image of the bishop's mitre and crosier on the reverse side, which symbolizes the coin's issuance by the church.