© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1⁄12 Thaler - Francis Josias
| Silver | 3.06 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus II (Ernst August II) (1748-1758) |
| Regent | Francis Josias of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (Franz Josias von Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld) (1750-1755) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1753 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with date and mintmaster's intials
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NACH CHVRFVRSTL. SÆCHS. SCHROT. U. KORN.
12
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
1753
G H E
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Francis Josias, the reigning duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach at the time of its minting, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the duchy. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region, and its design reflects the influence of the Enlightenment and the rising importance of secularism in the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
