1⁄12 Reichsthaler - Francis Josias 1753-1758 front 1⁄12 Reichsthaler - Francis Josias 1753-1758 back
1⁄12 Reichsthaler - Francis Josias 1753-1758 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1⁄12 Reichsthaler - Francis Josias

 
Silver - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States)
Duke
Francis Josias (1735-1764)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1753-1758
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1680-1763)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320064
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription with date and mintmaster’s intials

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NACH CHVRFVRSTL. SÆCHSL. SCHROT. (U.)(V.) KORN.
12
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1753
G.H.E.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1753-1758 Francis Josias 1/12 Reichsthaler from Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld is that it features an image of the duke himself on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the duchy. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the importance of the duchy's ruling family and their efforts to maintain their power and influence.