Very rare posthumous 1/2 thaler of the last male descendant of the entire Piast dynasty.
Minted to commemorate the death of Georg Wilhelm.
Extremely rare coin in such excellent condition.
Natural toning comming from the edge that gives the coin extraordinary presence.
1/2 thaler missing from many advanced Silesian mint collections.
Highly recommended!
Obverse: bust of the prince facing right, with long hair falling over his armor
GEORG WILHELM D G DVX SILESIÆ LIGN BREG & WOL
Reverse: inscription in ten lines
PIASTÆ / REG FAM ULTIM / VIRTUTE PRIMUS /ANIMAM / DIE 29 SEPTEMB 1660 / ACCEPTAM / DEO ITA IUBENTI / D 21 NOVEMB 1675 / ILLACHRVM SILES / REDDIDIT
Diameter 37 mm, weight 11.37 g