© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄24 Thaler
| Silver |
| Issuer | City of Werl (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1609 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with 'Z4', cross divides date, titles of Rudolf II
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDO II RO IMP S AV
1609
Z4
Interesting fact
The 1608-1609 Werl Thaler is a rare and interesting coin due to its unique design. It features a depiction of a skull on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the Renaissance period. The inclusion of a skull on a coin was meant to symbolize the transience of life and the inevitability of death, serving as a reminder to the living to make the most of their time on earth. The use of this macabre symbolism was not unique to the Werl Thaler, but it is certainly an interesting aspect of this particular coin.
