1 Thaler - Henry Frederick 1697 front 1 Thaler - Henry Frederick 1697 back
1 Thaler - Henry Frederick 1697 photo
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1 Thaler - Henry Frederick

1697 year
Silver - 45 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg (German States)
Count
Eucharius Casimir (Eucharius Kasimir) (1681-1698)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1697
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1611-1812)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#51992
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In half of design, 2 arms holding onto tree branches, band over DUM SCINDITUR FRANGOR, in other half, 2 men working beneath fruit tree, band above ME CONIUNCTIO SERVAT.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EUCH. CASIM. CO. IN LEWENST. WERTH. ROCHEF. VIRNEB.

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the County of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg, minted in 1697 during the reign of Henry Frederick, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of a crowned eagle and a shield with the coat of arms of the county.