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⅔ Thaler - Ernest August
| Silver | - | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1676-1679 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Small island with palm tree surrounded by two boats, caption above, name and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXDURIS GLORIA
V.FEIN SILB:
2/3
16 77
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) was minted during the reign of Ernest August, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1676 to 1679. The coin was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring an image of Ernest August on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin during Ernest August's reign and was valued at ⅔ of a Thaler, which was a common currency unit in Germany at the time.
