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1⁄16 Thaler
| Silver | 1.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1672 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler = 1 Düttchen |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laureate portrait of Leopold I of Habsburg facing right within an inner circle. Rosette above. Legend around (starts 1h).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD D G ROM IMP S AVG for 1671 and 1672
or
... S AV for 1670
Comment
Berghaus#224/ 225 / 226Variability for obverse lettering.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Thaler coin from the City of Dortmund (German States) made of Silver weighing 1.65g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 17th century was a period of rapid urbanization and trade, and the City of Dortmund was an important center of commerce and industry. The coin's design, featuring the city's coat of arms and other symbols of its prosperity, reflects the growing wealth and influence of the city during this time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a sign of the city's economic strength and stability, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time.
