© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
1⁄16 Thaler - Ernest August I
| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Ernest Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Ernst August von Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1662-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1668 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#237376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLA. BONA. Q(U)(V)Æ. HONESTA.
XVI / I. REI(C)(G)(H)S / THALE(R) / (date)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Osnabrück is that it features an image of Ernest August I, the Bishop of Osnabrück, on one side, and the coat of arms of the bishopric on the other. This coin was minted during Ernest August's reign from 1665 to 1668 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance and value, as silver was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
