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¼ Thaler - George Wilhelm Death of George Wilhelm ND
1675 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1672-1675) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with Roman Numeral dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIASTEE / REG. FAM. ULTIM / VIRTUTI. INT> PRI. MOS / ANIMAM. / D. XXIX. SEPT. MDCLX / ACCEPT AM / DEO. ITA. IUBENTI / D XXI. NOV. MDCLXXV / ILLACHYM. SILES / REDDIDIT.
Comment
Referenced as Friedensburg/Sieger-1975.KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
The obverse of this coin features an image of George Wilhelm, the last Piast duke of Liegnitz-Brieg, while the reverse shows an image of a skull and crossbones, symbolizing death. This coin was minted to commemorate the death of George Wilhelm in 1675 and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
