½ Thaler - Ernest I 1830-1835 front ½ Thaler - Ernest I 1830-1835 back
½ Thaler - Ernest I 1830-1835 photo
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½ Thaler - Ernest I

 
Silver (.833) 14.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1826-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1835
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1826-1837)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
14.03 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#337352
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms within branches.

Script: Latin

Unabridged legend: ZWANZIG EINE FEINE MARK

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is that it features an image of Ernest I, the reigning duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, with the rise of industrialization and the fall of feudalism, and it serves as a tangible reminder of the historical context in which it was created.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830  463 - - - - - -
1831  6443 - - - - - -
1832  130 - - - - - -
1834  3764 - - - - - -
1835  310 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Thaler - Ernest I 1830-1835 coin.