1 Thaler - Louis I (Death of Amoena Amalia) 1625 front 1 Thaler - Louis I (Death of Amoena Amalia) 1625 back
1 Thaler - Louis I (Death of Amoena Amalia) 1625 photo
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1 Thaler - Louis I Death of Amoena Amalia

1625 year
Silver 28.76 g -
Description
Issuer
Anhalt-Köthen (German States)
Prince
Louis I (1603-1650)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1625
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.76 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#424191
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

13 line inscription issue date at the end of the 9th bar and the beginning of the 10th.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.LUDOVICVS.
D.G.PRINCEPS.ANHALTIN
COMES.ASCANIÆ.D.BER.ⲈT.SER.
.MEMORIÆ.
ILLVS.TAMOËNÆ.AMALÆ.
PRIN.ANHALT.COM.BENTHEIM.
PIEN.CAST.DILEC.CONIVGNAT.A.
GHRI.M.D.XXCVI.MENS.MART.DIE.
XIX.H.III.POM.OB.Ao.CHRI.MDC.
XXV.MEN.SEPT.D.V.III.POST.
VII.MAT.VIXI.ANNOS
XXXIX.M.V.D.XX.I
.HOR.V.

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin commemorating the death of Amoena Amalia in 1625 from Anhalt-Köthen (German States) is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the importance of women in the royal family during that time period. The coin's obverse side features an image of Louis I, the ruling prince of Anhalt-Köthen, while the reverse side features an image of Amoena Amalia, his wife, who was a member of the noble family of Schwarzburg. This coin highlights the significance of Amoena Amalia's death and the impact it had on the royal family and the region. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 28.76 grams adds to its value and historical significance.