© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Thalers - John Frederick Death of John Frederick
1679 year| Silver | 258.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 258.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Death cutting numbered branches off palm tree, 4-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CERTUM ITER FATA PARANT
DUM FRIDERICE
TUAE PROPFRANTUR STAMINA VITAE
CERTUM GLORIAE ITER FATA
INOPING PARANT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of John Frederick, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, who passed away in 1679. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears an image of his tomb. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
