© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1⁄48 Thaler - Simon August
1764 year| Silver | 1.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Lippe-Detmold (Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Simon August (1734-1782) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1413-1788) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#162555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inscription with denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
48
EINEN
THAL:
1764
BS
NACH DEM LEIPZIG:FUS.
Interesting fact
The 1/48 Thaler coin from the County of Lippe-Detmold, made of silver and weighing 1.3g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1764, during the reign of Simon August, and it was a time when many German states were transitioning from using traditional medieval currency systems to more modern, standardized coins. The 1/48 Thaler coin was one of the first standardized coins issued by the County of Lippe-Detmold, and it marked a significant shift towards more efficient and modern monetary systems.
