© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
⅙ Thaler - Francis Josias
1764 year| Silver (.5417) | 5.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ⅙ Reichsthaler = ⅛ Conventionsthaler |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1763-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.5417) |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, in baroque frame, value (1/6) in oval below divides mintmaster’s initials, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LXXX. EINE FEINE MARCK. 1764.
1/6
I.C .E.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler - Francis Josias 1764 coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to indicate its value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the coin's denomination without having to read the inscription. This feature is known as a "Schnepfenloch" (German for "sparrow hole") and was a common feature on coins from this region during that time period.
