© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Ernest III Death
1622 year| Silver | 28 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1601-1622) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with Roman numeral date
Script: Latin
Lettering: OBIIT // AN: CHR: MDCXXII // DI: XVII. IANUA. INT: // VII. ET. VII. MATUTIN // CUM: VIXISSET. AN: LII // MEN: III. DIE: XXIV: H: I: // IN REGIMINE: VER: ANOS XX. M: VI. // D: XV. H: IV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Ernest III, the Count of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg, who passed away in 1622. The coin features an image of Ernest III on one side and an image of the coat of arms of the County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighs 28 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.
