1 Thaler - Ernest III (Death) 1622 front 1 Thaler - Ernest III (Death) 1622 back
1 Thaler - Ernest III (Death) 1622 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Ernest III Death

1622 year
Silver 28.83 g -
Description
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
28.83 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#278299
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-line inscription with Roman numeral date

Script: Latin

Lettering: OBIIT / AN: CHRI: MDCXXII / DIE. XVII. IAN(U)(VA). INTE / VII ET VIII. MATVTIN / C(U)(VM) VIXISSET. A. LII. / MEN. III. DIES. XXIV. H. I. / IN REGIMINE VERO / 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's design and symbolism reflect the significance of Ernest III's rule and the importance of the County of Holstein-Schaumburg-Pinneberg during that time.