© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
1 Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen Konventionstaler
| Silver | 27.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick William of Westphalia (Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalen) (1763-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1768 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large crown on mantled arms, crozier and sword behind. Legend above. Initials and inscription belowl
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA STABILI •
I•H• - V•U•
X STÜCK EINE FEINE
❀MARCK❀
1766
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Frederick William of Westfalen (Konventionstaler) 1766-1768 from Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William of Westfalen, who was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and ruled the Bishopric of Hildesheim from 1766 to 1768. During this period, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and political upheaval, with the rise of Enlightenment ideas and the decline of feudalism. The coin's silver content and intricate design reflect the value and craftsmanship of the time, and its preservation provides a unique window into the economic and cultural history of 18th-century Europe.
