© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - George William Death of Katharina Sophia
1665 year| Silver | 28.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick-Harburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Catherine Sophie (1603-1665) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1527-1642) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ULTIMA · STEMMATIS · HARBURG : VIDUA . COM : SCHAUMB · IN SAXENH
NATA · VI MAII :
. M . D . LXXVII .
MORTVA · XVIII DEC :
. M : DC . LXV .
. VIXIT . ANNOS .
. LXXX VIII .
· MENSES . VII ·
. DIES : XII
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating the death of Katharina Sophia in 1665 was minted during a time of great change in the Duchy of Brunswick-Harburg. The coin's minting was likely a way for the ruling family to solidify their power and legitimacy during a period of political upheaval.