1⁄48 Thaler - Charles August 1821-1826 front 1⁄48 Thaler - Charles August 1821-1826 back
1⁄48 Thaler - Charles August 1821-1826 photo
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1⁄48 Thaler - Charles August

 
Billon (.229 silver) 1.06 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States)
Grand duke
Charles Augustus (Karl August) (1815-1828)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1821-1826
Value
1⁄48 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1741-1870)
Composition
Billon (.229 silver)
Weight
1.06 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#54241
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

5-line inscription with date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
48
EINEN
THALER
S. M.
1821

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles August, who was the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach from 1821 to 1826. During his reign, he implemented several reforms, including the introduction of a new currency, which this coin was a part of. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains .229 silver, and weighed 1.06 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1821  242901 - - - - - -

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