© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Frederick III Death
1659 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1616-1659) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1560-1753) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATVS
ANNO MDXCVII
DECEMB XXII
DENATVS
ANNO MDCLIX
AVGVSTIX
REGNAVIT
ANNOS XLIII
MXM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Frederick III, the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, who passed away in 1659. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, along with the inscription "FRIEDRICH III. HERTZOG VON SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-GOTTORP" (Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp). The reverse side of the coin features an image of a crowned eagle, symbolizing the duchy's coat of arms. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its circulation was likely limited to special occasions or as a symbol of the duchy's wealth and power.
