© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Ernest III Death
1622 year| Silver | 14.3 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with Roman numeral date
Script: Latin
Lettering: OBIIT / AN: CHRI: MDCXXII / DIE. XVII. IAN(U)(VA). INTE / VII ET VIII. MATVTIN / C(U)(VM) VIXISSET. A. LII. / MEN. III. DIES. XXIV. H. I. / IN REGIMINE VERO / ANOS. XX. M. VI. / D. XV. H. IV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Ernest III, the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, who passed away in 1622. The coin features an image of Ernest III on one side and an image of a skull and crossbones on the other, symbolizing death and mourning. The coin's design and the fact that it was minted specifically to commemorate Ernest III's death make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
