© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Albert Anthony Death of Emilie
1670 year| Silver | 29.05 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | County of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert Anthony (Albrecht Anton) (1662-1710) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1709) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.05 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with hearts at top and base
Script: Latin
Lettering: AE. MEMOR.ET GLOR.DN.MATR DESIDERATISS BN.MER GRAT.C.H.MON.F.Fl.FILIVS
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating the death of Emilie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt in 1670 is notable for its unusual design, featuring a skeleton holding an hourglass and a banner with the inscription "Mors janua vitæ" or "Death is the gate of life." This macabre image was meant to symbolize the transience of life and the inevitability of death, serving as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence.
