© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
© MANFRED OLDING Münzenhandlung
1⁄12 Thaler - Christian Ernest and Francis Josias
1742 year| Silver | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Ernest II (Christian Ernst II) (1729-1745) Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#319347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-line inscription with date between 2 palm branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+NACH DEN LEIPZIGER FVS.
12
EINEN
THAL.
1742
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1742 Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld 1/12 Thaler coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and mythological imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Christian Ernest and Francis Josias, the ruling dukes of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, surrounded by symbols of their Christian faith, such as a cross and a Bible. The reverse side, on the other hand, features an image of the mythological figure of Atlas holding up the world, surrounded by putti (cherubs) and other mythological creatures. This blending of religious and mythological themes is a fascinating aspect of the coin's design and reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time.
