⅔ Thaler - Frederick I with his 6 brothers 1678-1679 front ⅔ Thaler - Frederick I with his 6 brothers 1678-1679 back
⅔ Thaler - Frederick I with his 6 brothers 1678-1679 photo

⅔ Thaler - Frederick I with his 6 brothers

 
Silver 17.4 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#221732
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.