© 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 - Philip I Countermarked Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg ND
| Silver | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Schaumburg-Lippe (Schaumburg-Lippe, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip I (1643-1681) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1647-1681 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1643-1806) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of ducal Saxony, divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRIDERIC; DVX SAX.I.C.ET.M.
1679
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the County of Schaumburg-Lippe was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used denomination across many German states, and this particular coin was minted during the reign of Philip I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. The coin's countermark, which features the coat of arms of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, indicates that it was minted under the authority of the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, who was also the Count of Schaumburg-Lippe. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin that has been countermarked, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
