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Dicken
1632 year| Silver | 8.40 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | City of Solothurn |
|---|---|
| Period | Avoyer and Council of the City and Republic (1760-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1632 |
| Value | 1 Dicken (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1622-1642) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.40 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross above double-headed eagle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · SOLODORENS
· 1632 ·
Translation: Money of Solothurn
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dicken 1632 coin from the City of Solothurn is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and many countries were struggling to rebuild their economies and stabilize their currencies. The fact that this coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it may have been used as a form of currency that could be trusted and relied upon during this time of economic uncertainty. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the City of Solothurn, which was a significant trading center during this time period, further highlights the coin's potential importance in facilitating commerce and trade during this era.
