© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1½ Thaler - Philip William
1655 year| Silver | 43.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jülich-Berg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip William (1653-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1½ Thaler (1.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1423-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 43.31 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TAN * * DEM
16 55
Interesting fact
The 1½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Jülich-Berg, minted in 1655 during the reign of Philip William, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols associated with the duchy, the coin bears an image of a large tree, surrounded by the Latin inscription "Arbor Vitae" (Tree of Life). This unique design was meant to symbolize the duchy's commitment to the Protestant faith and its connection to the Tree of Life, a symbol of eternal life and salvation in Christian theology.
