© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
½ Thaler - Ernest Frederick
1765 year| Silver (.8333) | 14.03 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Frederick (Ernst Friedrich) (1764-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1765 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1763-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.8333) |
| Weight | 14.03 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#321217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, in crowned baroque frame, mintmaster’s initials divided below, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX. EINE FEINE MARCK. 1765.
I.C. K.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld is that it features an image of Ernest Frederick, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, on one side, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted in 1765 and was made of silver with a purity of .8333, which is quite high for a circulating coin at that time. Additionally, it weighs 14.03 grams, which is a relatively small weight for a coin of its size.
