© 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 - John Albert II Death of Margaretha Elisabeth
1616 year| Silver | 28.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Albert II (Hans Albrecht II) (1610-1636) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1616 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#268561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eight-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEMORIAE
FVNEBRI CONI
VGIS DVLCISSIMA
MARGARETAE ELISA
BETH XVI NOVEMB
R ANNI MDCXVI
IN DOMINO
MORTVAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Margaretha Elisabeth, the wife of John Albert II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. The coin features an image of the deceased duchess on one side and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early modern numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
