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½ Thaler - John Ernest VIII Death
1729 year| Silver (.889) | 14.62 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest IV (1675-1729) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1729 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Silver (.889) |
| Weight | 14.62 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned script JE monogram between 2 palm branches with legend on band wrapped around, Roman numeral date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: INTAMI-NATIS-REDVX COELO-FVLGET-HONORIBVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John Ernest VIII, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, who passed away in 1729. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. The use of silver in the coin's minting process and its relatively small weight of 14.62 grams also make it a unique and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
