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⅔ Thaler - John Eitel II
1747 year| Silver | - | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Burgraviate of Friedberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Burgrave | John Eitel II Diede of Fürstenstein (1745-1748) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. George standing on dragon, shields at left and right
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA CASTRI IMP · FRIDBERG.
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Burgraviate of Friedberg, minted in 1747 during the reign of John Eitel II, features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its silver content, which was a common practice in the German States during that time period. The hole was made by the mint master or an assay office to ensure the coin's authenticity and purity, and it has since become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
