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⅔ Thaler
| Silver | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | City of Emden (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Leopold I (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1691 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler = 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#92659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial 2-headed imperial eagle with imperial orb on chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLD:I:D:G:ROM.IM.P.SEM.AVGV.
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the City of Emden (German States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Leopold I, who was instrumental in shaping the Holy Roman Empire and its currency. The ⅔ Thaler coin was a standard circulation coin used in trade and commerce, and its design featured the coat of arms of the City of Emden on one side and the image of the Emperor on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was significant because it reflected the value placed on the precious metal at the time and the importance of the coin in international trade.
