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1⁄24 Thaler - Frederick III Peace of Augsburg
1755 year| Silver | 2.13 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1732-1772) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1755 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.13 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with text and date in Roman numerals within vines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN
MEMOR•
IVBIL• II•
PAC• RELIG•
CIↃIↃCCLV
Unabridged legend: In Memoriam Jubilaei Secundi Pacis Religiosae
Translation: In memory of the second jubilee of religious peace.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Peace of Augsburg, a significant event in European history that took place in 1555. The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty between the Holy Roman Empire and the Schmalkaldic League, a union of Protestant territories in Germany, which established the principle of "cuius regio, eius religio" or "whose region, his religion." This principle allowed rulers to determine the religion of their subjects, leading to a measure of religious freedom in the region. The coin's design, featuring Frederick III, the Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, and the inscription "Friedens-Thaler" (Peace Thaler) serves as a reminder of the importance of this event in shaping the religious landscape of Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 | 59000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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