⅔ Thaler - Philip I ND (1647-1681) front ⅔ Thaler - Philip I ND (1647-1681) back
⅔ Thaler - Philip I ND (1647-1681) photo
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⅔ Thaler - Philip I ND

 
Silver 16.95 g -
Description
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
16.95 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278710
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Spanish shield of 7-fold arms, with central shield of Lübeck cross, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, between 2 palm branches, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEO SORSQ. SALVSQ. MEA. 1678

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from County of Schaumburg-Lippe, German States, minted during the reign of Philip I (1647-1681), is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, and weighed 16.95 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.