© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Rudolph August Death
1676 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#300437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 angels holding crowned heart, 2 hands from clouds above.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Rudolph August (Death) 1676 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a skull and crossbones symbol on the reverse side, which represents the transience of life and the certainty of death. This symbol was a common motif in art and literature during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and its inclusion on the coin highlights the importance of memento mori in the culture of that time.
