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1 Thaler - Ernest I Death
| Silver | - | 47 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest I (Ernst I) (1640-1675) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1668-1671 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1680-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ernest I (Death) 1668-1671 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is that it features an image of Ernest I, the reigning duke at the time, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts an image of a skeleton holding an hourglass and a banner with the Latin inscription "MORS SCEPTRA LIGONIA" which translates to "Death holds the scepter of Ligonia" - a reference to the transience of life and the power of death. This coin was minted during a time when the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was experiencing political and economic instability, and the imagery on the coin may have been intended to serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence and the inevitability of death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1668 | 204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1671 ABK | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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