© 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 Thaler - August II Death of Clara Maria
1623 year| Silver | 28.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick-Hitzacker (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Augustus (August) (1604-1634) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.86 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#363169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Panel with 5-line inscription in center, skull and hourglass above, dates in legend.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Clara Maria, the wife of August II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. The coin features an image of Clara Maria on one side and August II on the other, with an inscription that translates to "The pious and noble lady, Clara Maria, died on October 14, 1623." This coin is a rare and valuable example of early modern numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.