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1 Vereinsthaler – Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1862–1870

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: Ernest II

Currency:

Thaler

(1841—1870)

Subdivision: 1 Vereinsthaler = 1⁄30 Metric Pound

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 102,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 18.52 g

Silver weight: 16.67 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #130

Numista: #20155

Value

Bullion value: $46.20

Obverse

Description:

Ernst II bust left, surrounded by legend.

Inscription:

ERNST HERZOG V. SACHSEN COBURG U.GOTHA

B

Translation:

ERNEST DUKE OF SAXONY COBURG AND GOTHA

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Crowned, draped shield with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

EIN VEREINSTHALER XXX EIN PFUND FEIN

1862

Script: Latin

Edge

Inscripted

Legend:

FIDELITER * ET * CONSTANTER

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1862	—	40,000
1864	—	40,000
1870	—	22,000

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