1⁄12 Thaler - Clemens August
| Billon | 2.70 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Clemens August I of Bavaria (Clemens August I von Bayern) (1719-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1755 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#183222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value, date within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❖ HOCHFURST • MUNST • LANDT • MUNTZ
❖ 12 ❖
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1755
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 1750s saw the rise of mercantilism, a economic theory that emphasized the accumulation of wealth and power through trade and colonization. This movement led to an increase in trade and commerce, and the demand for coins like the 1/12 Thaler from the Bishopric of Münster (German States) grew as a result. Additionally, the use of Billon, a mixture of silver and copper, was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than pure silver coins.
