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⅔ Thaler - August of Sachsen-Weissenfels
| Silver | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Augustus of Saxe-Weissenfels (August von Sachsen-Weißenfels) (1638-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1674 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA.NOVA ARGENTEA
16 71
2/3
Engraver: Hans Heinrich Friese
Comment
Varieties ExistInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ 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 1670 to 1674. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his likeness on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from the German States during the 17th century.
