© Frankfurter Münzhandlung
© Frankfurter Münzhandlung
¼ Thaler - August
| Silver | 7.03 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1655 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.03 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANNO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. 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. Despite the challenges of the time, the minting of this coin suggests that the region was beginning to recover and rebuild its economy. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production indicates that the Principality had access to valuable resources and was capable of producing high-quality currency.
