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¼ Thaler - Henry Julius Death
1602 year| Silver | 7.1 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Text in 11 rows
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D M
ILLS PRINC
DN HEDWIGI
MARCH BRAN D
BRVNS ET LVN VI DILE-
DVÆ MATRI
F F
OBIIT XI CAL 9BS
ANNO MDCII
VIXIT AN LXII
M VII D XX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Henry Julius, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who passed away in 1602. The coin features an image of the duke on one side and a depiction of the grim reaper on the other, symbolizing death. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the German States.
