© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅔ Thaler - August Frederick
1678 year| Silver | 17.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp (August Friedrich von Holstein-Gottorf) (1666-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.97 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Spanish shield of 7-fold arms, with central shield of Lübeck cross, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, between palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO SORSQ SA LUSQ MEA 1678
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Lübeck is that it features an image of August Frederick, the bishop of Lübeck, on one side, and an image of the Lutheran Church on the other. This coin was minted in 1678 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. The fact that it features both a religious leader and a religious institution on its sides highlights the close relationship between the church and the state during that time period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its value and historical significance.
