½ Thaler - Charles I (½ Albertustaler) 1747-1748 front ½ Thaler - Charles I (½ Albertustaler) 1747-1748 back
½ Thaler - Charles I (½ Albertustaler) 1747-1748 photo
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½ Thaler - Charles I ½ Albertustaler

 
Silver 14 g 35.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1748
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14 g
Diameter
35.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250686
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rampant lion left within shield, date separated to sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
½ THALER / NACH DEM FVS DER ALBERTVS THALR
17 - 47

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Charles I (½ Albertustaler) 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 in 1747-1748, a period marked by the transition from the old feudal system to the rise of modern capitalism. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was one of the German States that played a significant role in this transition, and the coin reflects the economic and political shifts that were taking place at the time.