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⅙ Thaler - Frederick Francis II
1848 year| Silver (.520) | 5.29 g | 22.95 mm |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1815-1872) |
| Composition | Silver (.520) |
| Weight | 5.29 g |
| Diameter | 22.95 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#78167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within wreath, date below and denomination within legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 6 EINEN THALER 84 EINE F. MARK 1848
Edge
Arabesque.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1848, a year of revolution and upheaval across Europe, and it features an image of Frederick Francis II, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, on one side and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Mecklenburg on the other. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms aimed at standardizing coinage across the German states, and it represents a significant moment in the history of German numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 A | 136524 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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