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1⁄12 Thaler - Jobst Edmund of Brabeck
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Hildesheim (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Justus Edmond of Brabeck (Jobst Edmund von Brabeck) (1688-1702) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1697-1700 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line central inscription with denomination and mintmasters initials, date at end of surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 12 / EINEN / REICHS / THAL / HIS
Interesting fact
The 1⁄12 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Hildesheim, minted during the reign of Jobst Edmund of Brabeck (1697-1700), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the bishopric, the coin bears an image of a horse and rider, with the rider holding a scepter and an orb. This design is believed to represent the idea of the "Rider of the Apocalypse," a figure from the Book of Revelation in the Bible who is associated with the end of the world and the Second Coming of Christ. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been intended to convey a message about the importance of religious faith and the role of the church in times of turmoil.
