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1⁄12 thaler - Charles-Edzard
| Silver | 3.2 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of East Frisia (East Frisia, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles Edzard (1734-1744) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1736-1747 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#394633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering: CE
Unabridged legend: Carolus Edzardus
Comment
ICG = Yohann Christian Gittermann (mintmaster)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/12 thaler coin from the Principality of East Frisia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles-Edzard, who was the last ruler of the Principality of East Frisia before it was annexed by Prussia in 1747. This period saw significant economic growth and development in East Frisia, with the establishment of new trade routes and industries, and the coinage of the time reflects this prosperity. The 1/12 thaler coin, made of silver and weighing 3.2 grams, would have been a common denomination in circulation during this time and would have been used for everyday transactions.
