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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William Leopold
| Billon | 3.75 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Leopold I (1789-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler = 1⁄12 Thaler = 2 Groschen |
| Currency | Thaler (1789-1837) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#318854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering: NACHDEM CONVENTIONS FUS . / 12 EINEN THALER 1790. B.R.
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 late 18th century saw the rise of the Enlightenment and the fall of feudalism, and the Principality of Lippe, where this coin was minted, was no exception. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency in the region, as well as the increasing influence of the rising middle class.
