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10 Thalers - Jérôme Bonaparte
| Gold (.900) | 13.3 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1813 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Name and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KOENIG VON WESTPHALEN FR·PR·
* X *
THALER
*1812*
B·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled the Kingdom of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813. The coin's design features Jérôme's portrait on one side and the Westphalian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's allegiance to the French Empire. Despite being made of gold, the coin's value was not particularly high due to the kingdom's economic struggles during this period. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in European history and the Napoleonic era.