⅔ Thaler - Charles I
| Silver | 13.8 g | 34.97 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1775-1779 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.8 g |
| Diameter | 34.97 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Horse leaping to the left. Below in exergue the date and mintmasters initials. Date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NUNQUAM RETRORSUM·1779
XX EINE F·MARK
CONVENT·M·
M·2/3 G·
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 Charles I, who was a member of the House of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and ruled the principality from 1775 to 1779. During this period, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for coinage. The ⅔ Thaler coin was one of the many coins minted during this time to meet this demand, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
