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1 Thaler - Frederick II "Baptism Thaler"
1692 year| Silver | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1691-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription, large ornament above, crossed palm branches below divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WIE DU BIST ZU IESU KOMMEN
DURCH DIE TAUFE LIEBES KIND
WIE ER DICH HAT ANGENOMMEN
UND GEWASCHEN VON DER SUND
ALSO WOLL ER DICH BEWAHREN
UND IM SEEGEN LASSEN STEHN
BIS NACH VIEH ERLEBTEN IAREN
DU ZUM HIMMEL WIRST EIN
GEHN
1692
Interesting fact
The Frederick II "Baptism Thaler" coin from 1692 is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few specimens known to exist. It is believed that the coin was minted to commemorate the baptism of Frederick II, who was the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg at the time. The coin's design features an image of Frederick II on one side and an image of his wife, Magdalena Sibylla, on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors of rare coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1692 IT | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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