5 Thalers - Adolph Frederick (Adolphs d'or) 1759 front 5 Thalers - Adolph Frederick (Adolphs d'or) 1759 back
5 Thalers - Adolph Frederick (Adolphs d'or) 1759 photo
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5 Thalers - Adolph Frederick Adolphs d'or

1759 year
Gold (.900) 6.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States)
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
References
Numista
N#136764
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned griffin with sword left, value below.

Script: Latin

Comment

Mintmaster G.L. - Gabriel Lunder
Mintmaster 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.