Obverse © David E. Anderson* – Reverse © David E. Anderson
Obverse © David E. Anderson* – Reverse © David E. Anderson
1⁄48 Thaler - Joseph Frederick
1781 year| Billon | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Joseph Frederick (Joseph Friedrich) (1780-1787) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1781 |
| Value | ¹⁄₄₈ Thaler (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1759-1826) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with denomination below in stylized brackets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 48 *
EINEN
CONVENT
THALER
( 2 1/2)
Comment
Minted under Joseph Friedrich as regent of FriedrichInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1781 Joseph Frederick 1/48 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint as a way to signify the coin's authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was a common technique used in coinage during that time period.
