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1⁄12 Thaler - Fredrich William
| Billon (.437 silver) | 3.34 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1806-1807, 1813-1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1815 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials. Legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLX EINE FEINE MARK CONVENT M
12 / EINEN / THALER / 1815 / F R
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the many German states that were affected by the Napoleonic Wars, and the coinage of the time reflects the economic challenges of that period. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Despite the challenges of the time, the 1/12 Thaler coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
