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1⁄12 Thaler - Charles William Ferdinand

 
Silver 3 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1780-1806
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
0.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#35626
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Value in circle
date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*12* Einen Thaler *1789*
CLX EINE FEINE MARK CONVENT.M.

Edge

Reeded

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 Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, where the coin was minted, was a small state in what is now northern Germany, and it was struggling to maintain its independence in the face of pressure from larger powers. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Principality remained a symbol of its sovereignty and economic strength.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1789 MC - - - - - -
1806 MC - - - - - -

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