1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III 1752-1756 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III 1752-1756 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III 1752-1756 photo
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1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III

 
Billon - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1732-1772)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1752-1756
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1680-1826)
Composition
Billon
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#55939
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value, date in cartouche, legend curved above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H. S. G. V. A. L. M.
24
EINEN THA
LER
1755

Comment

Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1752-1756 1/24 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is that it features an image of Frederick III, who was the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg from 1748 until his death in 1756. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his likeness on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of the duchy. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a standard circulation coin from this time period and region, and its Billon composition makes it even more unique.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1753 LCK 6989 - - - - - -
1754 LCK 296000 - - - - - -
1755 LCK 3600 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III 1752-1756 coin.