© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
1⁄12 Thaler - Frederick V of Denmark
| Silver (.500) | 2.92 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick V (Friedrich V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1764 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in three lines, date below; legend starts at lower left, without inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
160 AVS DER MARCK FEIN
12
EINEN
THAL:
1764
I.H.M.
Comment
Total mintage of 70.000Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. Frederick V, who ruled from 1746 to 1766, was the first Danish king to introduce a new coinage system that replaced the old system based on the Danish rigsdaler. The new system was based on the thaler, which was a silver coin that was widely used in Europe at the time. This 1/12 thaler coin was part of that new system and was minted in the County of Oldenburg, which was a region in the German States that was under Danish rule. Despite the changes, the coin still features the traditional image of the Danish king on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Oldenburg on the other.
