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1⁄12 Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
1799 year| Billon | 3.00 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexius Frederick Christian (Alexis Friedrich Christian) (1796-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Conventionsthaler = 1⁄160 Cologne Mark |
| Currency | Thaler (1603-1805) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value and date within inner circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLX EINE FEINE MARK CONVENT·M·
·12·
EINEN
THALER
·1799·
·H·S·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the time reflected the tumultuous period. The 1/12 Thaler coin was minted in 1799, just a few years before the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved, and it features the image of Alexius Frederick Christian, the ruling prince of Anhalt-Bernburg at the time. The use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was also a common practice during this time period. Despite the turmoil of the era, this coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who used it.
