⅔ Thaler - Charles Theodore (Ausbeutegulden) 1756 front ⅔ Thaler - Charles Theodore (Ausbeutegulden) 1756 back
⅔ Thaler - Charles Theodore (Ausbeutegulden) 1756 photo
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⅔ Thaler - Charles Theodore Ausbeutegulden

1756 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States)
Elector palatine
Charles IV Theodore (Karl IV Theodor) (1742-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1756
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197492
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three oval arms in crowned cartouche, value, date.

Script: Latin

Comment

Slg. Noss 480
Minted from silver ore found at the Wildberger Grube

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler - Charles Theodore (Ausbeutegulden) 1756 coin from the Electors of the Palatinate (Palatinate, German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles Theodore, who was the Elector of the Palatinate and a member of the House of Wittelsbach. At the time, the Palatinate was facing economic challenges due to the Seven Years' War and the subsequent occupation by French troops. Despite these challenges, the coinage during this period remained consistent, with the ⅔ Thaler coin being one of the most widely used denominations. The fact that this coin was made of silver also speaks to the value and importance of this precious metal during this time period.