© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
¼ Thaler - Francis Josias Death
1764 year| Silver (.8333) | 7.02 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis Josias (1735-1764) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1763) |
| Composition | Silver (.8333) |
| Weight | 7.02 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pyramid in grove of cyprus trees, 5-line inscription on facing side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MULTIS. ILLE. BONIS. FLEBILIS. OCCIDIT. NULLI. FLEBILIOR. QUAM. MIHI. Rev.
PARENTI
OPTVMO
FIL. MOESTIS.
ERNEST. FRIDER.
M. L. P.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Francis Josias, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, in 1764. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of a mourning woman surrounded by symbols of mourning and death. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1764 | 4007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Thaler - Francis Josias (Death) 1764 coin.
