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| Descrizione del dritto | Helmeted arms with plumes. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Large denomination seperating date to sides. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1702 JJJ - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1320709150 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This ⅔ Thaler, struck by the Imperial City of Lüneburg in 1702, reflects its autonomy within the Holy Roman Empire. Under Emperor Leopold I, Lüneburg, a free city, exercised its right to mint coinage. The early 18th century, marked by the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), spurred demand for stable currency. The ⅔ Thaler was a ubiquitous denomination, crucial for larger transactions across German states, highlighting the city's economic importance.
Artistry: The design of this 1702 ⅔ Thaler adheres to the Late Baroque aesthetic, typical of city mints. While the