© Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum
© Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum
¼ Thaler - August Pattern
1643 year| Gold | 10.3 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1643 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bell.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANO 1643
T S E G B
UTI SIC NISI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Thaler - August (Pattern) 1643 from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) made of Gold weighing 10.3 g is that it features an unusual design for a coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned eagle with a shield and a scepter, while the reverse side shows a crowned shield with the letters "A" and "W" on either side, surrounded by a wreath. This design was not commonly used on coins of that time period, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.
