© 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 - Louis Death
1650 year| Silver | 28.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Köthen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis I (1603-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.18 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Anhalt-Köthen, minted in 1650, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or insignia, it depicts a skeleton holding an hourglass and a scythe, symbolizing the transience of life and the inevitability of death. This macabre image was a common motif in art and literature during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, serving as a reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence.
