1⁄48 Thaler - Frederick V of Denmark
1762 year| Billon (.312 silver) | 1.04 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | County of Oldenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Frederick V (Friedrich V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1535-1773) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Lettering:
*48*
EINEN
THALER
O.L.M.
I.H.M.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. Frederick V, who ruled from 1746 to 1766, was the first Danish monarch to introduce a new coinage system that was based on the Thaler, a silver coin that had been widely used in Europe for centuries. This new system was intended to simplify trade and commerce, and it featured coins with standardized weights and denominations. The 1/48 Thaler coin was one of the smallest denominations in this new system, and it was used for everyday transactions. Despite its small size, it was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, which gave it a distinctive look and durability. Today, coins like this 1/48 Thaler are highly sought after by collectors, not only for their historical significance but also for their beauty and rarity.
