© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Jobst II Death
1619 year| Silver | 27.60 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Mansfeld-Eisleben (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Justus II (Jobst II) (1579-1619) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1531-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.60 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#150391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in eight lines with fleurons below. Globus cruciger above. Coat of arms of Arnstein to the right. Coat of arms of Helderungen to the bottom. Coat of arms of Querfurt-Mansfeld to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· ICH · SCHWEIG · · VND· GEDENCK ·
. NATVS · AŌ .
1558 . DIE · 14 ·
APRIL : OBIT .
· AŌ . 1619 . DIE · 30
DECEM : VIXIT .
ANNOS · 61 . MEN
SES · 8 · DIES · 17 ·
🙞 H ⚔ I 🙜
Unabridged legend: Natus anno 1558, die 14 Aprilis. Obiit anno 1619, die 30 Decembris. Vixit annos 61, menses 8, dies 17.
Translation: I am silent and remember. Born in the year 1558, 14 April. Dead in the year 1619, 30 December. Lived 61 years, 8 months, 17 days.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Jobst II, the Count of Mansfeld-Eisleben, who passed away in 1619. The coin features an image of Jobst II on the obverse side, and a depiction of the Grim Reaper on the reverse side, symbolizing death. The coin's design was meant to serve as a reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death.
