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½ Thaler - Frederick Ulrich ½ Ausbeutetaler
1633 year| Silver | 14.32 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.32 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of St. Jacob with staff in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LARGVS EX PENV DEI IACOB 1633 HS
SANCT - IACOB
Comment
Struck from silver ore found at Grube St. Jakob in Lautenthal.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Frederick Ulrich (½ Ausbeutetaler) 1633 from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used coin throughout Germany and Europe during the 17th century, and the ½ Thaler denomination was introduced as a way to facilitate smaller transactions. The coin's design features an image of Frederick Ulrich, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the principality. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal for currency at the time.
