Catalogue
| Description de l’avers | Helmeted arms with plumes. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Large denomination seperating date to sides. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1702 JJJ - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1320709150 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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