© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Thalers - Francis Death
1620 year| Silver | 88.47 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Pomerania-Stettin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Francis I (Franz I) (1618-1620) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 88.47 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVMMVS
NOVISSIMO HONORI
FRANCISCI I
DVCIS STET POM QVI
NATVS XX1V MART AO 1577
MORTVVS XXV11 NOVE
ANNO 1620 DICATVS
A BOGISLAO X1V
FRATRE ET SVC
CESSORE
GT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Francis, the Duke of Pomerania-Stettin, who passed away in 1620. The coin's design features an image of Francis on the obverse side, along with the inscription "FRANCISCUS DUX POMERANORUM" (Francis, Duke of Pomerania). The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of a skull and crossbones, symbolizing death, along with the inscription "MORS EST FINITA" (Death is the end). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its time.
