¼ Thaler - August of Brunswick 1623 front ¼ Thaler - August of Brunswick 1623 back
¼ Thaler - August of Brunswick 1623 photo
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¼ Thaler - August of Brunswick

1623 year
Silver 6.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Ratzeburg (German States)
Apostolic administrator
Augustus I (August I) (1610-1636)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.03 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130002
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Armoured figure holding scepter on horseback facing right, mintmasters initials below and date at bottom within legend.

Script: Latin

Comment

Unlisted in KM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Ratzeburg is that it features an image of St. John the Baptist on its reverse side, which was a common motif on coins from this region during the 17th century.