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¼ Thaler - John Death
1622 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John (Hans) (1564-1622) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a skull and crossbones symbol on the reverse side, which represents the transience of life and the certainty of death. This symbol was a common motif in Renaissance art and is still used today as a symbol of warning or danger. The use of this symbol on a coin was unusual for the time period and adds to the coin's historical significance.
