© 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 George II Death
1693 year| Silver | 29.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Dessau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John George II (Hans Georg II) (1660-1693) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.02 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
18-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SERENISS
DOMUS SUÆ • SENIOR
DUX • SAX • ANGR • ET • WEST •
PHAL • COM • ASCAN • DN •
SERV • ET • BERNB •
POTENTISS • ELECT • BRANDEN •
PROVINC • ELECTORAL • GUBER •
NAT ET GEN • CAMPI • MARE •
SCHALLUS • HEROS BELLO
AC • PACE • IN CLYTUS • IMPERY
PRINCIPUM • DECUS
NAT • DESSÆ • A • 1627 • D • 7 • NOV •
DENAT • BEROLINI • A 1693 • D •
17 • AUG • IMMORTALI
VIRTUTIS ET GLORIÆ
FAMA • PERPETIM
POST FATA *
SUPERSTES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John George II, the ruler of Anhalt-Dessau, who passed away in 1693. The coin's design features an image of the ruler on the obverse side, and an image of his tomb on the reverse side, symbolizing his passing and the end of his reign. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the life and legacy of John George II.
