© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
½ Thaler - George Wilhelm Death of George Wilhelm ND
1675 year| Silver | 10.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1672-1675) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.79 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with dates
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIASTEÆ / REG. FAM. ULTIM. / VIRTUTE. PRIMUS. / ANIMAM. / DIE. 20. SEPTEMB. 1660. / ACCEPTAM / DEO. ITA. IUBENTI. / D. 21. NOVEMB. 1675 / ILLACHRYM. SILES. / REDDIDIT.
Comment
F.u.S. 1974Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of George Wilhelm, the last Piast duke of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia), who died in 1675. The coin features an image of the duke on one side and an image of a skull and crossbones on the other, symbolizing death and mourning. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the cultural and political context of 17th-century Europe.
