1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest II Louis 1773 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest II Louis 1773 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest II Louis 1773 photo
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1⁄24 Thaler - Ernest II Louis

1773 year
Billon - 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Ernest II (Ernst II) (1772-1804)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1773
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1680-1826)
Composition
Billon
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78654
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

4 line inscription, value and date, encircled by another legend with rosette at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
24
EINEN
THALER
1773
CCCXX.EINE MARK FEIN

Interesting fact

The 1773 Ernest II Louis 1/24 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the House of Wettin, which was a powerful dynasty that ruled several German states, including Saxony, for over 800 years.