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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick William of Westphalen
1763 year| Billon | 2.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick William of Westphalia (Friedrich Wilhelm von Westphalen) (1763-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination and date, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
12 EINEN THALER
160.EINE FEINE MARCK•
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 1760s saw the rise of mercantilism, a economic theory that advocated for the accumulation of wealth and power through trade and colonization. This movement led to the creation of new trade routes, the establishment of colonies, and the minting of new coins to facilitate trade. The 1/12 Thaler coin, minted in the Bishopric of Hildesheim, was likely used in trade and commerce during this time, and its design and composition reflect the economic and political climate of the era.
