⅔ Thaler - William 1675-1679 front ⅔ Thaler - William 1675-1679 back
⅔ Thaler - William 1675-1679 photo
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⅔ Thaler - William

 
Silver 17.34 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Anhalt-Harzgerode (German States)
Prince
William Louis (1665-1709)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1675-1679
Value
⅔ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1635-1709)
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.34 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#127912
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Prince William Louis. Denomination in oval below. Date and mint master's initials separated to the sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON · NOV · PR · AN HALT · LI · BERNB
16 79
B A
2/3

Unabridged legend: Moneta nova Principatus Anhaltinus, Lindenburgensis et Bernburgensis.

Translation: New coin of the Principality of Anhalt, Lindenburg, and Bernburg.

Comment

Mann 838c

Interesting fact

The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Principality of Anhalt-Harzgerode, minted between 1675 and 1679, features an interesting design on its reverse side. It depicts a crowned eagle holding a scepter and a shield with the coat of arms of the Principality, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design was a common motif in coins of the German States during that period, symbolizing the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.