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⅓ Thaler - Charles I
| Silver | 7 g | 28.2 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1771-1779 |
| Value | ⅓ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNQVAM RETRORSVM.1776
XL.EINE FEINE MARCK.
CONVENT.M.
I.D .B.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ 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 Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality. During his reign, Charles I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the local economy and promote trade. The ⅓ Thaler coin was a key part of this system, and it remained in circulation for many years, serving as a symbol of the principality's economic growth and prosperity.
