1/2 Thaler Death of John VI

Issuer Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst (German States)
Year 1667
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 14.34 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#14
Obverse description Armored bust to right in circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOAN. D. G. PR. ANH. COM. ASC. DN. SER. BERN. IEV. ET KN.
(Translation: John, by the Grace of God, prince of Anhalt, count of Ascania, lord of Zerbst, Bernburg, Jever and Kniphausen.)
Reverse description Crowned Spanish shield of 12-fold arms.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NAT. 24. MART. 1621. OBIIT. 1667. 4. IUL. Ao. REG. 25. CONI. 18.
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1667 - -
Numisquare ID 8158301980
Additional information
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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