© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
⅙ Thaler
1692 year| Silver | 4.84 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Zug |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler = 20 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Thaler (1691-1798) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.84 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 1/6 in oval on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+CVM HIS·QVI OD PACEM·ERAM·PACIFICVS
1/6
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler 1692 from Zug was minted during a time when the Swiss Confederation was still a relatively new entity, having been formed just over a century earlier in 1291. The coin's design and minting process reflect the early stages of standardization in coinage across the Confederation, which was an effort to create a uniform currency that could be used across the different regions and cities of Switzerland. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was not based on its metal content, but rather on its face value, which was set by the authorities in Zug. This fact highlights the importance of standardization in the development of currency and the need for a central authority to regulate the minting process to ensure the stability of the currency.
