© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅔ Thaler - Henry of Saxe-Weissenfels
1687 year| Silver | 17.7 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | County of Barby (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry of Saxe-Weissenfels (Heinrich von Sachsen-Weißenfels) (1680-1728) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | 2⁄3 Thaler (⅔) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.7 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#399114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Barby, divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA
16 87
2/3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin, known as a "Schnee," which was added to prevent the coin from being counterfeited. This feature was common in coins of the time period and was believed to make it more difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins.
