© 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 - Charles William Death of Sophie Augusta
1680 year| Silver | 28.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Zerbst (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles William (Karl Wilhelm) (1667-1718) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1680 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
15 line inscription, date at the end of line 13.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.V.G.G.
SOPHIA AVGVSTA.
FVRST IN ZV ANHALT.
GEBOHRNE HERTZOG IN
ZV SCHLESWIG: HOLSTEIN
IST ZU GOTT ORF GEBOHREN
DEN.V.DECEMBRIS.A:1630
DA SELBSTEN VBRMÆLET.
DEN XVI.SEPTEMBRIS 1649
ZU ZERBST VER WITIBET
DEN.IV.IVLII.ANNO.1667
ZU COSWIG.SEL:VERSTOR:
DEN XII DEC:1680
VND ALSO GELEBET
50 IAHR 8 TAGE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Sophie Augusta, the wife of Charles William, the ruler of Anhalt-Zerbst. The coin features an image of Sophie Augusta on one side and an image of Charles William on the other, with an inscription that translates to "The pious and noble Queen Sophie Augusta, died on February 14, 1680." This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
