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1⁄48 Thaler - Joseph Wenzel
1772 year| Billon | 1.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Joseph Wenzel (1762-1783) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 2½ Kreuzer = 1⁄48 Conventionsthaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
48
EIN CONVEN
THALER
1772
G
Script: Latin
Comment
Reißenauer# 42Interesting fact
The 1772 Joseph Wenzel 1/48 Thaler coin from the Principality of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen (German States) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, and was used to create a coin that was more durable and had a lower intrinsic value than a coin made of pure silver. This allowed for the production of coins that could be used for everyday transactions, while still maintaining a level of quality and durability.
