⅔ Thaler - John George II 1674-1676 front ⅔ Thaler - John George II 1674-1676 back
⅔ Thaler - John George II 1674-1676 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

⅔ Thaler - John George II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Anhalt-Dessau (German States)
Prince
John George II (Hans Georg II) (1660-1693)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1674-1676
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#415099
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms dividing mint official's initials with denomination below surrounded by legend with date at the 10 o'clock position.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA·NOVA· ARCENTEA·1676·
FC V
· ·
(2/3)

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from Anhalt-Dessau, minted during the reign of John George II (1674-1676), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during that time.