© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄16 Thaler - Francis II
| Silver | 2.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis II (Franz II) (1581-1619) |
| Emperor | Matthias (1612-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1619 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler (0.0625) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, 16 in orb on breast, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MATT : D : G · R : I : S E M : A : 1617
16
Unabridged legend: MATHIAS DEI GRATIA ROMANORUM IMPERATOR SEMPER AUGUST 1617
Translation:
Mathias, by God's grace, ever exalted Emperor of the Romans 1617
1/16 Thaler
Comment
Variable wight, 2.1 - 2.5 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Saxony, which was the ruling dynasty of the duchy at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and denomination, and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
