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5 Thalers - Frederick August
1776 year| Gold (.900) | 6.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Frederick Augustus of Oldenburg (Friedrich August von Oldenburg) (1750-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUBDITORUM•SALUS• FELICITAS•SUM MA•
1776•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Frederick August 1776 coin from the Bishopric of Lübeck (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1776, just a few years before the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on the European monetary system. The coin's gold content (.900) and weight (6.5g) also make it a unique and valuable piece among collectors.
