© 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 - George William Death of Katharina Sophia
1665 year| Silver | 14.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick-Harburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Catherine Sophie (1603-1665) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1527-1642) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ULTIMA · STEMMATIS · HARBURG : VIDUA . COM : SCHAUMB · IN SAXENH
NATA · VI MAII :
. M . D . LXXVII .
MORTVA · XVIII DEC :
. M : DC . LXV .
. VIXIT . ANNOS .
. LXXX VIII .
· MENSES . VII ·
. DIES : XII
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Katharina Sophia, the wife of George William, Duke of Brunswick-Harburg. The coin features an image of George William on one side and an image of Katharina Sophia on the other, with an inscription that translates to "In memory of the pious and dear wife, Katharina Sophia, died 1665". This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and history enthusiasts.
