⅓ Thaler
| Silver | 6.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1690-1692 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
St. Andrew with Cross, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REVIVISCENS.1692 SANCT:ANDREAS
Comment
Ernest Augustus was Prince Elector of the State at this time.
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Thaler coin was minted during a time of great economic change in the German States. The coinage reform of 1690-1692, which introduced this coin, was an attempt to stabilize the currency and combat inflation. The ⅓ Thaler coin was one of the first coins to be minted with a standardized weight and purity, which helped to establish trust in the currency and facilitate trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1692 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Thaler 1690-1692 coin.
