⅓ Thaler - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels 1670-1675 front ⅓ Thaler - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels 1670-1675 back
⅓ Thaler - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels 1670-1675 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

⅓ Thaler - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States)
Administrator
Augustus of Saxe-Weissenfels (August von Sachsen-Weißenfels) (1638-1680)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1670-1675
Value
⅓ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#229887
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms, denomination in oval below, date and mintmasters initials to sides.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅓ Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg is that it features an image of August of Sachsen-Weissenfels, who was the ruling prince of the Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels from 1656 until his death in 1680. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 1670 and 1675, and is made of silver. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the German States during the 17th century.