© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
⅔ Thaler - John George II, Victor Amadeus, William, Charles William and Emanuel Lebrecht
1670 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1660-1693) Victor Amadeus (1656-1718) William Louis (1670-1709) Charles William (Karl Wilhelm) (1667-1718) Emmanuel Lebrecht (1671-1704) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1212-1570) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned, erect bear left, value below divides date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of five different rulers on its obverse side. The coin was issued during a time when the Principality of Anhalt was ruled by a single dynasty, the House of Ascania, but it features five different members of the dynasty: John George II, Victor Amadeus, William, Charles William, and Emanuel Lebrecht. This is unusual because coins typically feature only one ruler at a time. The fact that this coin features five rulers suggests that it may have been a special issue or commemorative coin, possibly minted to mark a significant event or anniversary.
