1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest Frederick III Charles 1759-1760 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest Frederick III Charles 1759-1760 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest Frederick III Charles 1759-1760 photo
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1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest Frederick III Charles

 
Billon 1.64 g 22.44 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen (German States)
Duke
Ernest Frederick III (Ernst Friedrich III) (1745-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1759-1760
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1759-1826)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.64 g
Diameter
22.44 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#159385
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

5-line inscription with denomination and date.

Lettering:
* 24 *
EINEN
REICHS
THALER
(Date)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1/24 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Hildburghausen is that it features an image of Ernest Frederick III Charles, who was the ruling duke at the time the coin was minted in 1759-1760. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of the duchy and other symbols that reflect the region's history and culture.