⅓ Thaler - August William 1716-1730 front ⅓ Thaler - August William 1716-1730 back
⅓ Thaler - August William 1716-1730 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

⅓ Thaler - August William

 
Silver 6.5 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1716-1730
Value
⅓ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307314
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse leaping left above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARTA TVERI
FEIN SILB
1/3
17 17

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅓ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a wolf on its reverse side, which is a nod to the principality's name and coat of arms.