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⅔ Thaler - August William
| Silver | 13 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1730 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left, date divided by value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTA TVERI
FEIN SILB
2/3
17 17
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of August William, who was a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality. During his reign, August William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and increase trade with neighboring regions. The ⅔ Thaler coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for many years, becoming a symbol of the principality's economic growth and prosperity.
