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1⅓ Reichsthaler "Speziethaler" - August Louis
1747 year| Silver | 26.15 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Köthen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus Louis (August Ludwig) (1728-1755) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | 1 Speziesthaler = 1⅓ Thaler (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.15 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bear holding shield.
Denomination, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX SAX·ANGR·ET WESTPH·COM·ASCAN·DOM·B·ET S *
SENIOR DOMVS
FEIN SILB:
I·I·G 1⅓ 1747
Engraver: Alexius Wegelin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1⅓ Reichsthaler "Speziethaler" coin from Anhalt-Köthen is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1747, just a few years after the end of the Seven Years' War, which had a profound impact on the German states and their economies. The coin's design and mintage were likely influenced by these events, and it is a tangible reminder of the complex historical context in which it was created.
