¼ Thaler - Henry Julius 1594 front ¼ Thaler - Henry Julius 1594 back
¼ Thaler - Henry Julius 1594 photo
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¼ Thaler - Henry Julius

1594 year
Silver 6 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Henry Julius (1589-1613)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1594
Value
¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248568
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-fold arms with central shield in ornate frame, 3 helmets above arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HONESTVM PRO PATRIA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a wolf on one side, which is a nod to the name of the principality, "Wolfenbüttel," which means "wolf's brook" in German.