© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Groschen - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn Death
1617 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Würzburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn (1573-1617) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#156246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with dates, imperial orb in shield with 6 divides last two lines.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groschen - Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn (Death) 1617 coin is that it features an image of a skull on the reverse side, which was a common symbol of memento mori during the Renaissance period. Memento mori is a Latin phrase that means "remember that you will die," and it was often used in art and literature to remind people of their own mortality and the transience of earthly life. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence and the inevitability of death.
