½ Thaler - August 1661 front ½ Thaler - August 1661 back
½ Thaler - August 1661 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Thaler - August

1661 year
Silver 14.6 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1661
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#295707
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wildman holds tree across in front of him.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANNO 1661 HS

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of a wolf on its reverse side, which is where the name "Wolfenbüttel" comes from. The wolf symbolizes the city's resilience and strength, and it has been a part of the city's coat of arms since the 14th century.