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½ Thaler - John IV Alchimysta Death
1639 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Brandenburg-Franconia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Sophie (1579-1639) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - John IV Alchimysta (Death) 1639 coin from Brandenburg-Franconia is that it features an image of a skeleton on the reverse side, which represents death and the transience of life. This macabre design was a common motif in medieval and Renaissance art, and it was meant to serve as a reminder of the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of earthly riches and power. The use of this imagery on a coin was a bold move by the ruling family of Brandenburg-Franconia, and it reflects the cultural and religious values of the time.
