Catalog
| Obverse description | Helmeted arms with plumes. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Large denomination seperating date to sides. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1702 JJJ - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1320709150 |
| Additional information |
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