© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thaler - William Louis Death
1665 year| Silver | 58.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Köthen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Louis (1650-1665) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10 line inscription date on the first part of the 8th line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILHƐLMUS
LUDOVICUS D G PRI.
ANHALT.COM.ASC.DOM
BƐRNBET SERV.NATHIAU
AO.CHR.M.DC.XXXIIX.
DƐNAT.XIII.A.PR.CIRCA
HOR.III.MERID AO.CHR.
M.DC.LXV.VIXIT AN:
XXVI.MENS.VIII.
DIƐS XIII.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thaler coin commemorating William Louis' death is that it features an intricate design on its reverse side, depicting an allegorical scene of a man ascending to heaven, surrounded by putti (cherubs) and a glory of rays, symbolizing the soul's journey to the afterlife. The coin's design was created by the renowned German engraver and medallist, Johann Georg Hertzog.
