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⅔ Thaler - John Frederick
1679 year| Silver | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#39901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Small island with palm tree surrounded by two boats, legend around it, name and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXDURIS GLORIA.ANNO.M.DC.LXXIX.
V.FEIN . SILB:
H B
2/3
Engraver: Heinrich Bonhorst
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) made of Silver was minted during the reign of John Frederick, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1665 until his death in 1679. The coin features an image of John Frederick on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick-Lüneburg on the other. It was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time period.
