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1 Thaler - Louis Christian Death
1710 year| Silver | 29.17 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Ernest (Ernst) (1672-1710) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1710 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#167336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fifteen-line inscription with Roman numeral dates, mintmaster's initials below
Script: Latin
Lettering: NATVS / ILSENBURGI / XXV. MART. MDCL. / REGIMEN CAPESSIVIT / MDCLXXII. EODEMQ. ANO / SOPHIAM DOROTHEAM / SCHWARZBVRGICAM / MATRIMONIO SIBI IUNXIT. / OBIIT ILSENBURGI / D. EX. NOV. MDCCX./PATRI DESIDERATISSIMO / EXTENERRIMO AFFECTV / HOC CONSECRAT / FILIA
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating Louis Christian's death in 1710 from the County of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German States) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery. On one side, it depicts a portrait of Louis Christian, while the other side shows an image of a coffin surrounded by putti (cherubs) and a Latin inscription that translates to "The soul lives on." This combination of a deceased ruler and mourning cherubs was a common motif in early modern European coinage, but the specific design and symbolism used on this coin make it stand out. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 29.17 grams adds to its value and historical significance.
