© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
¼ Thaler - August Death
1666 year| Silver | 7.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Withered tree with skull at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUAE LAETA FRON DE VIREBAM
RIGUI / NUNC
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI
OMNIA NON NISI PROVIDO ET VEGETO CONSILIO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Duke Augustus of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who passed away in 1666. The coin features an image of the duke on the obverse side, and the reverse side features an image of a skull and crossbones, symbolizing death. The coin's design was meant to serve as a reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death.
