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5 Thalers - Anna Amalia
1764 year| Gold | 6.61 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Augustus (Karl August) (1758-1815) |
| Regent | Anna Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (Anna Amalia von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel) (1758-1775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1741-1870) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.61 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate shield of 18-fold arms in crowned baroque frame divides date, value 5.-TH. and mintmaster's initials in 2 lines in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVTR. REG. SAX. - VINAR. & ISENAC.
Comment
Prev. C#53Anna Amalia was a member of the house of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. She married Ernst August II Konstantin in 1756, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, and upon his death in 1758 became regent for their infant son. She was a noted composer, and during her time as regent handled the affairs of the Duchy with grace and prudence.
Interesting fact
The 5 Thalers - Anna Amalia 1764 coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach is interesting because it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the region, known as the "Weimar Classicism" period. This movement saw the rise of influential writers, artists, and intellectuals such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller, who were supported by the ruling Duchess Anna Amalia herself. The coin's design, featuring an image of the Duchess, serves as a tangible reminder of this rich cultural heritage.
