⅔ Thaler - John Adolphus 1690 front ⅔ Thaler - John Adolphus 1690 back
⅔ Thaler - John Adolphus 1690 photo
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⅔ Thaler - John Adolphus

1690 year
Silver 15.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Norburg-Plön (German States)
Duke
John Adolphus I (Johann Adolf I) (1671-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1690
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1625-1761)
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.70 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278268
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield in circle, value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CEDVNT PREMENTI FATA 1690
2/3

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Norburg-Plön (German States) made of Silver weighing 15.70 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1690, during the reign of John Adolphus, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from this time period and region, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.