1 Thaler - Sede Vacante (Reichstaler) 1688 front 1 Thaler - Sede Vacante (Reichstaler) 1688 back
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1 Thaler - Sede Vacante Reichstaler

1688 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States)
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1688
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#157812
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Emperor's laureate bust facing right.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Sede Vacante (Reichstaler) 1688 from Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) made of Silver is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to distinguish the coin from counterfeit versions that were made of cheaper metals. This feature is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1688 HB/LZ 800 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Thaler - Sede Vacante (Reichstaler) 1688 coin.