© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dreier - John Ernest Death of Eleonora Dorothea, Widow of William IV
1665 year| Silver | 0.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest II (1662-1683) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Dreier = 3 Pfennig (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Heart on which JESUS. E. D. H. Z. S. above, G. F. Z. A. below
Lettering:
E D H Z S
JESUS
G F Z A
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 ruling Duke at the time, on one side, and an image of Eleonora Dorothea on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the cultural and political significance of the time period in which it was minted.
