© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄24 Thaler - Dorothea Sophie Klippe
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Abbey of Quedlinburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Dorothea Sophia of Saxe-Altenburg (Dorothea Sophie von Sachsen-Altenburg) (1618-1645) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with Z4, cross divides date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DV(C). S(AX). A(B). Q(V)(E)(DE)(L).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1620-1621 Dorothea Sophie (Klippe) 1/24 Thaler from the Abbey of Quedlinburg is that it features a unique "klippe" or "cut" design, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted at the Quedlinburg mint during this time period. The klippe design involves a small cut or notch in the rim of the coin, which was added to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin could be easily identified as authentic. This feature is particularly notable on the Dorothea Sophie coin, as it is one of the earliest examples of a klippe coin and demonstrates the innovative techniques used by the Quedlinburg mint during this time.
