© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Thaler - Henry the younger
1539 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1539 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted 4-fold arms divide date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NON VIDI IVSTVM DERELICTVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of Henry the younger, the ruler of the principality, surrounded by the Latin inscription "Henricus IV, D[ei] G[ratia] D[ux] Brunsvicensis." On the other side, the coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by the German inscription "Glück Auf!" which means "Good Luck!" This blending of religious and mythological symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the German States during the 16th century.
