1 Thaler - Ernest 1671 front 1 Thaler - Ernest 1671 back
1 Thaler - Ernest 1671 photo
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1 Thaler - Ernest

1671 year
Silver 21.72 g 47 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1640-1675)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1671
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1680-1826)
Composition
Silver
Weight
21.72 g
Diameter
47 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#294391
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in twelve lines

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ernest 1671 coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is that it features an image of Ernest, the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, on one side, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted in 1671 to commemorate Ernest's rule and is made of silver, weighing 21.72 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.