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⅔ Thaler - Ernest II Louis
| Silver | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest II (Ernst II) (1772-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1774-1776 |
| Value | ⅔ Saxon thaler = ½ Conventionsthaler = 1⁄20 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms inside a plant crown, date above, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 74
XX· EINE FEINE MARK·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is that it features an image of Ernest II Louis, the ruling duke at the time, on one side, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, as the traditional feudal system was beginning to give way to the rise of modern nation-states. Despite this, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and its rich history.
