⅔ Thaler - Ernest II Louis 1774 front ⅔ Thaler - Ernest II Louis 1774 back
⅔ Thaler - Ernest II Louis 1774 photo
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⅔ Thaler - Ernest II Louis

1774 year
Silver 28 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Ernest II (Ernst II) (1772-1804)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1774
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1680-1826)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#331705
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned and supported oval manifold arms, date in cartouche at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XV • EINE FEINE MARK •
1774

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, minted in 1774 during the reign of Ernest II Louis, features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the duchy on one side, and the reverse side shows the value of the coin in numbers and letters. This coin was made of silver and weighs 28 grams.