1⁄12 Thaler - Simon August 1764-1769 front 1⁄12 Thaler - Simon August 1764-1769 back
1⁄12 Thaler - Simon August 1764-1769 photo
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1⁄12 Thaler - Simon August

 
Billon 3.73 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States)
Count
Simon August (1734-1782)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1769
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1413-1788)
Composition
Billon
Weight
3.73 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#276137
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value and date with a legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
❀12❀
EINEN
THALER
1766
AD NORMAM CONVENTIONIS
B * S

Comment

Schön DM# 59 and Schön DM# A59 have a cartouche that looks like a pair of handles. Schön DM# 71 and Schön DM# A71 have a cartouche with plants.

Interesting fact

The 1/12 Thaler coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, minted between 1764 and 1769, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the Lippe rose, which symbolizes the county's coat of arms.