⅙ Thaler - Ernest II 1848 front ⅙ Thaler - Ernest II 1848 back
⅙ Thaler - Ernest II 1848 photo
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⅙ Thaler - Ernest II

1848 year
Silver (.521) 5.34 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States)
Duke
Ernest II (Ernst II) (1844-1893)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1848
Value
⅙ Reichsthaler = 1⁄84 Cologne Mark
Currency
Thaler (1841-1870)
Composition
Silver (.521)
Weight
5.34 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47498
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crown over coat of Arms of Saxony within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6 EINEN THALER 84 EINE F.MARK
18 48

Edge

Lettering along edge

Lettering: * NACH DEM CONVENTION VOM 30 IULY 1838

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler - Ernest II 1848 coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is that it features an image of a young Ernest II, the reigning duke at the time, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the coat of arms of the duchy, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a common feature of coins issued by the German States during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848 F 130338 - - - - - -

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