© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1 Thaler - Charles II Death
1617 year| Silver | 28.27 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles II (Karl II) (1565-1617) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.27 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
8-line inscription, arabesque below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDVS.
DEO. ET. REGI.
PATRIÆ. GRAT.
SVIS. DESIDER.
- VIXIT -
SPE. I. MORT. GLOR.
NON. TERR. SED.
CŒL. COGIT.
Translation: Faithfully devoted to God and his king, loved by his people, unforgotten by his relatives, he lived in the hope of immortal glory not so much on earth, but in heaven.
Comment
Ref. F&S 2211Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Charles II, the last Duke of Münsterberg-Oels, who passed away in 1617. The coin's design features an image of Charles II on the obverse, and a depiction of the coat of arms of the Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels on the reverse. The coin's silver content and weight of 28.27 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
