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⅔ Thaler - Christian Günther III
1764 year| Silver (.833) | 14.03 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Christian Günther III (1758-1794) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler = 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Thaler (1697-1870) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Rococo style arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX.EINE.FEINE.MARCK.AN.CH.DEM.CONVENT.F.1764
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 1764, just a few years before the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, which marked the end of the feudal system and the beginning of a new era of modernization and nation-building in Europe. Despite the turmoil of this time, the Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, where the coin was minted, managed to maintain its independence and sovereignty, and the coin remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
