© 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 - Marquard Death of Maria
1646 year| Silver | 14.33 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Fugger-Nordendorf (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Marquard (1601-1655) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1646 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#329402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARIA
FVGGERIN
STEPHANI ET
IOANNIS PALFY
ORVM MATER
QVI SIMVLSE
PVLTIPOSO
NII 29 MAY
1646
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Maria, the wife of Marquard, the Count of Fugger-Nordendorf, in 1646. The coin features an image of Maria on one side and an image of Marquard on the other, with an inscription that translates to "The noble and pious lady, Maria, Countess of Fugger, departed this life on October 2, 1646." 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 historians.
