⅛ Thaler - William Louis (Death) 1665 front ⅛ Thaler - William Louis (Death) 1665 back
⅛ Thaler - William Louis (Death) 1665 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

⅛ Thaler - William Louis Death

1665 year
Silver 3.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Anhalt-Köthen (German States)
Prince
William Louis (1650-1665)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1665
Value
⅛ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.59 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#277721
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-line inscription

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of William Louis, the ruler of Anhalt-Köthen, who passed away in 1665. The coin's design features an image of William Louis on the obverse, and an image of his tomb on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists.