© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Groschen "Sterbegroschen" - John Ernest Death of Eleonora Dorothea, Widow of William IV
1665 year| Silver | 1.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Ernest II (1662-1683) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1572-1740) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#312932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms from clouds hold crown above heart on which JESUS
Lettering:
Christus ist mein Leben
Sterben ist mein Gewin
JESUS
Interesting fact
The "Sterbegroschen" coin minted in 1665 to commemorate the death of Eleonora Dorothea, the widow of William IV, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It is made of silver and weighs only 1.81 grams, making it a small but significant piece of history. Despite its age, the coin remains in circulation, a testament to its enduring popularity among collectors and history enthusiasts.
