© 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 - William Louis Death
1665 year| Silver | 29.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Köthen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Louis (1650-1665) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.19 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating William Louis' death in 1665 from Anhalt-Köthen (German States) was made of silver, weighing 29.19 grams, and had a unique feature - it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a deceased person. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring a living ruler or a symbol of the state on coins, and it marked a shift towards commemorating important historical events and figures on currency.
