⅙ Thaler - Charles William Ferdinand 1780-1804 front ⅙ Thaler - Charles William Ferdinand 1780-1804 back
⅙ Thaler - Charles William Ferdinand 1780-1804 photo
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⅙ Thaler - Charles William Ferdinand

 
Silver 5.05 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1780-1804
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.05 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#115156
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

4-line inscription with cenomination and date within circle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LXXX EINE FEINE MARK CONVENT.M.
*VI* // EINEN // THALER // *1781*

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ 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 William Ferdinand, who was a prominent figure in the German States and played a significant role in the country's political and economic development. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.