½ Thaler - Henry Julius 1594-1599 front ½ Thaler - Henry Julius 1594-1599 back
½ Thaler - Henry Julius 1594-1599 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

½ Thaler - Henry Julius

 
Silver 14 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Henry Julius (1589-1613)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1594-1599
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#248570
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

9-fold arms with central shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HONESTVM PRO PATRIA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "H" in the center, which represents the initial of Henry Julius, the ruler of the principality at the time the coin was minted. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.