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½ Thaler - August
| Silver | 14.5 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1636-1656 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANNO
Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the many German states that had been affected by the conflict. The coin was minted as a way to help rebuild the economy and promote trade in the region. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it featured an image of the ruling duke, Augustus the Younger, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. Despite the challenges of the time, the ½ Thaler coin remained a popular form of currency for many years, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
