© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - William
1694 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt-Harzgerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Louis (1665-1709) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1635-1709) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5 line inscription surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✤VON·NEUEN·ANHALTISCHEN·BERGWERCKE·
✶
✶ ✶
NACH
ALTEN
REICHS SCHROT
UND·KORN
1694
✶❧✶
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Anhalt-Harzgerode, minted in 1694 during the reign of William, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency at the time. The use of silver in coins was not only a symbol of wealth and power but also played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce. The fact that this coin was minted in a relatively small principality like Anhalt-Harzgerode also speaks to the importance of local currencies in the German States during that era.
