© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
⅛ Thaler - George Frederick Death
1749 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Sayn-Hachenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | George Frederick of Kirchberg (Georg Friedrich von Kirchberg) (1741-1749) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1749 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#155446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IST / GEBOHREN / DEN 3. MART. 1683. / VERMÆHLT / DEN. 9. MAY. 1708. / SEELIG / VERSTORBEN / DEN. 14. AUGUST. / 1749.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of George Frederick, the Count of Sayn-Hachenburg, who passed away in 1749. The coin's design features an image of the count on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the County of Sayn-Hachenburg. The use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.