© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅔ Thaler - John Ernest VIII
1688 year| Silver | 14.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest IV (1675-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and supported manifold arms, dat ein margin, 2/3 below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VON FEINEN SILBER 1688
2/3
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, minted in 1688 during the reign of John Ernest VIII, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the duchy, the coin bears an image of a crowned eagle holding a scepter and an orb. This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the duchy's ruler, and it was a departure from the more traditional designs found on coins of the time.
