¼ Thaler - Frederick Charles 1681 front ¼ Thaler - Frederick Charles 1681 back
¼ Thaler - Frederick Charles 1681 photo
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¼ Thaler - Frederick Charles

1681 year
Silver 7.3 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
Administrator
Frederick Charles of Württemberg-Winnental (Friedrich Karl von Württemberg-Winnental) (1677-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1681
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1495-1802)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.3 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#134639
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned 4-fold arms in laurel wreath, date divided in legend near top.

Script: Latin

Engraver: J.Chr. Müller

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Württemberg is that it features an image of Frederick Charles, the ruler of the duchy at the time, on one side, and a depiction of the Württemberg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted in 1681 and was made of silver, weighing 7.3 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.