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½ Thaler - Frederick III
1764 year| Silver | 14 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1732-1772) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of the Duchy encircled by the Garter with its motto, with lion supporters and crown above, date below, value around left and right. Frederick III, brother of the Princess of Wales Augusta, was made Foreign Knight of the Garter by Georg II in 1741, hence the Garter in his coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX.EINE // FEINE MARK
HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE
1764
Comment
Previously C#28Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Frederick III, the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, dressed in royal attire and sporting a large wig, which was a popular fashion among the nobility during that time period.
