2/3 Thaler    (Vendue pour $61.0)

1806, German States, Anhalt-Bernburg. Beautiful Silver 2/3 Thaler Coin. XF!

Mint year: 1806 Denomination: 2/3 Thaler Reference: AKS 3; Jaeger 50, KM-72. Condition: Minor deposits, light scratches and weight-adjusting marks, otherwise a nice XF! Weight: 13.93gm Diameter: 33mm Material: Silver

Obverse: Crowned bear walking on castle´s walls with a gate. All within a circle of dots. Reverse: Roman value numeral (XX) above denomination (EINE FEINE MARK), date (1806) and mint initials (.H.S.). All within wreath. Legend: * ALEXIUS FRIED . CHRISTIAN HERZOG ZU ANHALT

Anhalt-Bernburg was a German principality whose capital was Bernburg, and existed until 1863. The principality was created in 1252 when the Principality of Anhalt was partitioned between Anhalt-Aschersleben, Anhalt-Bernburg and Anhalt-Zerbst. After the ruling family became extinct in 1468, Anhalt-Bernburg was merged with Anhalt-Zerbst. The latter was divided in 1603 among the lines of Anhalt-Dessau, Anhalt-Köthen, Anhalt-Plötzkau, Anhalt-Bernburg and Anhalt-Zerbst. In 1635 the line of Anhalt-Harzgerode, which existed to 1709, was separated from Anhalt-Bernburg. In 1718 the Principality of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym was created, and was reunited with Anhalt-Bernburg in 1812. In 1847 Anhalt-Bernburg inherited the Principality of Anhalt-Köthen. After the death of the last Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg, the principality was merged with Anhalt-Dessau.

Alexander Karl, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg (b. Ballenstedt, 2 March 1805 - d. Hoym, 19 August 1863), was a German prince member of the House of Ascania and the last ruler of the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg.