© 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 William
1693 year| Silver | 13.6 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Sayn-Altenkirchen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John William (Johann Wilhelm) (1686-1729) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1648-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large 2 adjacent oval shields of arms between 2 palm branches, Ducal Saxony left, Sayn right, large crown above, value '2/3' in oval below, date in margin at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1693 FURSTL : SACHS : SAYN : LAND MUNTZ
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the County of Sayn-Altenkirchen (German States) made of Silver weighing 13.6 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the region was experiencing significant political and economic changes. The coin was issued by John William, the Count of Sayn-Altenkirchen, in 1693, a time when the Holy Roman Empire was facing challenges from the rising powers of Prussia and Austria. The coin's design, which features the count's name and title, as well as the coat of arms of the county, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the use of silver as the material for the coin speaks to the region's rich mining history and the value placed on this precious metal during that era.
