© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Thalers - Christian Louis II
1754 year| Gold (.896) | 6.53 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Louis II (Christian Ludwig II) (1747-1756) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1754 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1701-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.896) |
| Weight | 6.53 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within Order chain and 3/4 circle of small shields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1754
5 TH OHK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Christian Louis II 1754 coin from Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Christian Louis II, who was the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1747 until his death in 1756. During his reign, the duchy experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin was likely a reflection of this prosperity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
