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5 Thalers - Adolph Frederick Adolphs d'or
1759 yearGold (.900) | 6.65 g | - |
Issuer | Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) |
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King | Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751-1771) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1759 |
Value | 5 Thalers |
Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
Composition | Gold (.900) |
Weight | 6.65 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#136764 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned griffin with sword left, value below.
Script: Latin
Comment
Mintmaster G.L. - Gabriel LunderMintmaster O.H.K. - Otto Henrik Knorre
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Adolph Frederick (Adolphs d'or) 1759 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued during the reign of Adolph Frederick, who was the King of Sweden from 1751 to 1771, and it was part of a larger series of coins that were minted to help stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely accepted outside of the Swedish dominion of Pomerania, and its value was not consistent with other coins minted in the region. This highlights the complexities of currency and trade during this time period, and how different regions and rulers were trying to navigate and establish their own economic systems.