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⅓ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
1799 year| Silver (.833) | 7.02 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexius Frederick Christian (Alexis Friedrich Christian) (1796-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | ⅓ Saxon thaler = 1⁄40 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1603-1805) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 7.02 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Name and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEXIUS FRIEDRICH CHRISTIAN FURST ZU ANHALT
XL
EINEFEINE
MARK
·1799·
·H·S·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg was a small state located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany, and it was one of many German states that were undergoing significant political and economic changes in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin's minting in 1799, during the reign of Alexius Frederick Christian, reflects the tumultuous period in which it was produced, with the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars having a profound impact on the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Anhalt-Bernburg during this time.
