¼ Thaler - Sylvius II Frederick (Death) 1686 front ¼ Thaler - Sylvius II Frederick (Death) 1686 back
¼ Thaler - Sylvius II Frederick (Death) 1686 photo
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¼ Thaler - Sylvius II Frederick Death

1686 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Württemberg-Oels (Silesia)
Duke
Silvius II Frederick (1664-1697)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1686
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#135965
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

8-line inscription within thin wreath, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Comment

Unlisted in Krause

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler - Sylvius II Frederick (Death) 1686 coin from Duchy of Württemberg-Oels (Silesia) is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery that reflect the cultural and historical context of its time. The coin's obverse side features an image of Sylvius II Frederick, the last Duke of Württemberg-Oels, surrounded by symbols of mourning and death, such as a crown of thorns, a skull, and crossed bones. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a coat of arms with the inscription "Sylvius II Frederick, Duke of Württemberg-Oels" in Latin. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the 17th century, and its unique design makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.