⅙ Reichsthaler - Frederick Alexander 1752-1756 front ⅙ Reichsthaler - Frederick Alexander 1752-1756 back
⅙ Reichsthaler - Frederick Alexander 1752-1756 photo
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⅙ Reichsthaler - Frederick Alexander

 
Silver - 26 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Wied-Neuwied (German States)
Count
John Frederick Alexander (Johann Friedrich Alexander) (1737-1784)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1752-1756
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1744-1783)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#41811
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*VI*
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1756

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Reichsthaler coin from the County of Wied-Neuwied is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on its reverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.