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1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick III Death
1772 year| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1732-1772) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
11-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, who passed away on August 17, 1772. The coin features an image of the duke on one side and an image of a mourning woman on the other, symbolizing the grief and loss felt by the people of the duchy upon his death. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and durable metal at the time, and was intended to be used as a circulating currency in the duchy. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
