½ Thaler - Charles Alexander of Lothringen 1776 front ½ Thaler - Charles Alexander of Lothringen 1776 back
½ Thaler - Charles Alexander of Lothringen 1776 photo
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½ Thaler - Charles Alexander of Lothringen

1776 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Teutonic Order (German States)
Grandmaster
Charles Alexander of Lorraine (1761-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1776
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1525-1809)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139718
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned complex arms with eagle supporters.

Script: Latin

Comment

Dudik 303

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Charles Alexander of Lothringen, who was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1761 to 1780. The coin was minted in 1776, during his tenure, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.