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1¼ Thaler - George Wilhelm Death of George Wilhelm
1675 year| Silver | 33 g |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1672-1675) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 1¼ Thaler (5⁄4) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sixteen-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIASTI
ET NARCIIÆ POLONIÆ
ULTIMUS . NEPOS . PRINCEPS
XV . VIX . ANNOS . NAT SED TAMEN
MAIORENNIS
POST NONIMESTRE DUCATUUM
REGIMEN
DIE. XXI . NOVEMB . A : MDCLXXV
SIBI . REGIÆ . FAMILIÆ
NOVEMQ SECULORUM SENIO
FATALEM . FIGIT . TERMINUM
AMBIGENTE . SILESIA
NUM . PIASTI . NATA LIB, PL, GRATIÆ
GEORGII GUILIELMI
FATO . PL, LACHRYMARVM
DEBEAT
Comment
Ref. F/S-1973Weight varies: 33.00-34.00 grams.
KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
The 1¼ Thaler coin commemorating the death of George Wilhelm in 1675 from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is interesting because it features an intricate design that includes an image of George Wilhelm on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side depicts an image of a skull and crossbones, symbolizing death. This coin is a unique representation of the cultural and historical significance of the time period in which it was minted.
