1 Thaler - Henry VI (Burial) 1698 front 1 Thaler - Henry VI (Burial) 1698 back
1 Thaler - Henry VI (Burial) 1698 photo
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1 Thaler - Henry VI Burial

1698 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
County of Reuss-Obergreiz (Reuss-Greiz, German States)
Count
Henry VI (Heinrich VI) (1681-1697)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1698
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1660-1778)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150583
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription above crossed palm and laurel branch, 12-line inscription with date below.

Script: Latin

Comment

The Son of heinrich I. died from wounds suffered at the battle of Zenta his second wife Henriette Amalie von Friesen ordered this thaler to be minted.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Henry VI (Burial) 1698 coin from County of Reuss-Obergreiz is that it features a unique design that represents the burial of Henry VI, the Count of Reuss-Obergreiz, who passed away in 1698. The coin's obverse side shows an image of Henry VI lying in state, surrounded by mourners and attendants, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the County of Reuss-Obergreiz. This coin was minted to commemorate the count's death and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the German States.