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½ thaler – Bremen

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Commemoration: Opening of New Business Exchange

Germany

Context

Years: 1747–1748

Country: Germany

Issuer: Bremen

Period:

Free city

(1186—1918)

Ruler: Francis I

Currency:

Thaler

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,190

Material

Diameter: 38.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #

Numista: #22532

Obverse

Description:

Crowned double-headed eagle with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

MON.LIB.REIP:BREMENS.

1748

Script: Latin

Description:

Crowned Bremen arms flanked by lions, legend above, date below.

Inscription:

FRANCISCUS.D.G.ROM.IMP.S.AUG.

Script: Latin

Name	Mark
Bremen	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1747	—	—
1748	—	1,190

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