© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅙ Thaler - Gustav
| Silver | 5.3 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Gustave (Gustav) (1657-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1688-1689 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1657-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#344623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value inscription in four lines, within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
❀ MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 1688 ·
❀ VI ❀
EINEN
REICHS
THALER ·
· ❀ ·
Translation:
New silver coinage
1/6 of one Reichsthaler
Comment
Variants of the obverse bust are known.This coin is found under SAYN-WITTGENSTEIN-WITTGENSTEIN in the Krause online catalog.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Thaler coin from the County of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Europe, known as the Great Turkish War. The coin was minted in 1688-1689, and it features an image of Gustav, the ruler of the county, on one side, and the coat of arms of the county on the other. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the coin remained a standard circulation coin, made of silver and weighing 5.3 grams. This fact highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the county during a period of conflict and economic instability.
