


⅔ Thaler - Frederick I with his 6 brothers
Silver | 17.4 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
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Duke | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1675-1691) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1678-1679 |
Value | ⅔ Thaler |
Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 17.4 g |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Thickness | 1.9 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#221732 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned F between 2 palm branches, 4 small shields of arms in margin divide legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PER ASPERA AD ASTRA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a portrait of Frederick I and his six brothers on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and strength of the seven siblings who ruled the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg together.