© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
¼ Thaler - Henry Julius Death
1613 year| Silver | 7.2 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1613 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
AO:1564:15
OCTOB:OBIIT
AO:1613:20:JULII
VIXIT:AOS:48
MENS:9:DIES:5
REGNA:AOS:24
MENS:2:DI
ES:17
Translation:
Born year 1564, 15th of October.
Died Year 1613 20th of July.
He lived 48 years, 9 months, and 5 days
He reigned 24 years, 2 months, 17 days
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Henry Julius, the ruler of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who died in 1613. The coin features an image of Henry Julius on one side and an image of the coat of arms of the Principality on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 7.2 grams. It was circulated in the German States and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
