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⅙ Thaler - Charles I
| Silver | 5.64 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1762 |
| Value | ⅙ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
* VI *
EINEN
THALER
HZ. BR. L. L. M.
Date
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was a member of the House of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and ruled the principality from 1759 to 1762. During this period, the German States were experiencing significant economic growth and trade, and the demand for silver coins like the ⅙ Thaler was increasing. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles I on one side and the Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel coat of arms on the other, reflects the importance of the ruling family and the principality's reputation for minting high-quality silver coins. Despite its relatively small size, the ⅙ Thaler was an important part of the local economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
