⅙ Thaler - Elizabeth 1761 front ⅙ Thaler - Elizabeth 1761 back
⅙ Thaler - Elizabeth 1761 photo
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⅙ Thaler - Elizabeth

1761 year
Silver (.500) 4.36 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia (German States)
Empress
Elizabeth (1759-1762)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1761
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1759-1762)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
4.36 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120536
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Small eagle, value, date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 61
6:EIN:R∙TH
COUR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler - Elizabeth 1761 coin from Russian occupation of Eastern Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The coin was minted in 1761, which was during the reign of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, who ruled from 1741 to 1762. This was a period of great expansion and modernization for Russia, and the minting of this coin reflects the growing influence and power of the Russian Empire at the time.