1⁄48 Thaler - Emerich Joseph
| Billon | 0.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › Emmerick Joseph of Breidbach of Bürresheim (Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim) (1763-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1770-1773 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#95189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date within cartouche, mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/48
1773
D
Comment
Schön DM# 54 covers both KM# 116 and KM# 117.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The 18th century was a period of Enlightenment and intellectual curiosity, and the Emerich Joseph 1770-1773 1/48 Thaler coin reflects this era's emphasis on reason, progress, and the values of the Age of Reason. The coin's design, which features an image of Emerich Joseph, the Archbishop of Mainz, and the coat of arms of the City of Erfurt, symbolizes the political and religious upheavals of the time. Additionally, the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice during this period, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver or gold coins.
