© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - John Ernest Death of Eleonora Dorothea, Widow of William IV
1665 year| Silver | 14.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
| Duke | John Ernest II (1662-1683) |
| Duke | John Ernest II (1662-1683) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.09 g |
| Weight | 14.09 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hands from clouds holding crown above heart inscribed JESUS
Lettering:
Christus ist mein Leben
Sterben ist mein Gewinn
JESUS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Eleonora Dorothea, the widow of William IV, who was the Duke of Saxe-Weimar. The coin features an image of John Ernest, the son of William IV and Eleonora Dorothea, on one side, and an image of Eleonora Dorothea on the other side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists.
