6 Thalers - John Frederick (Death of John Frederick) 1679 front 6 Thalers - John Frederick (Death of John Frederick) 1679 back
6 Thalers - John Frederick (Death of John Frederick) 1679 photo
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6 Thalers - John Frederick Death of John Frederick

1679 year
Silver 152.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States)
Prince
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1679
Value
6 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
152.8 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#354524
Rarity index
97%

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 depicts an elaborate coat of arms. The coin's silver content and weight of 152.8 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.