1⁄12 Thaler - Jérôme Bonaparte
| Billon (.437 silver) | 3.34 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1810 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#186356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
4-line central inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NACH DEM REICHS FUSS
12 EINEN THALER
1810
Comment
Jerome Bonaparte was the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte.Hieronymus is the Latin translation of Jerome.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled the Kingdom of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813. Jérôme's rule was marked by his attempts to modernize the kingdom and promote the arts, sciences, and education, which is reflected in the design of this coin.
