⅙ Thaler - August William 1715-1717 front ⅙ Thaler - August William 1715-1717 back
⅙ Thaler - August William 1715-1717 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

⅙ Thaler - August William

 
Silver 3.2 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1717
Value
⅙ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse leaping left, 1/6 below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARTA TVERI
1/6

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of strength and power in the region.