© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Christian II Schützenfest-Klippe
| Silver | 22.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels (German States) |
| Duke | Christian (1712-1736) |
| Duke | Christian (1712-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1715-1718 |
| Years | 1715-1718 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bird atop shooting stand, date in exergue.
Lettering:
VOGELL SCHIESEN - ZV WEISENFELS
DEN 8 JULI
1716
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels, issued during the reign of Christian II (1715-1718), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols of the duchy, the coin features a depiction of a Schützenfest, which was a traditional German shooting festival. This design was used to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Schützenfest in Weissenfels, and it's a unique example of a coin that celebrates a local cultural event.
