© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
5 Thalers - Alexius Frederick Christian
1796 year| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg (Anhalt-Bernburg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Alexius Frederick Christian (Alexis Friedrich Christian) (1796-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 5 Thalers = 1 Pistole |
| Currency | Thaler (1603-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within palm branches, date, denomination and mintmasters initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H S
5.THALER
1796
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Alexius Frederick Christian 1796 coin from Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to replicate this feature. This hole has become a distinctive characteristic of the coin and is highly sought after by collectors.
