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1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III Death
1772 year| Silver | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1732-1772) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1772 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
11-line inscription, date in R.N.
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's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, along with the inscription "FRIEDRICH III. HERZOG VON SACHSEN GOTHA ALTENBURG" (Frederick III, Duke of Saxony Gotha Altenburg). The reverse side of the coin features a representation of the duchy's coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription "1772 DEN 17 AUGUST" (1772, August 17). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the German states.
