© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
½ Thaler - Henry the younger
1547 year| Silver | 14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree trunk in front divides date, 2 margin legends divided by 4 small shields of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN GOTS GEWA H I M S G STAL
DER H -A GEF DA M G NV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of motifs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side bears the image of Henry the Younger, the ruler of the principality, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel family. This combination of a ruler's portrait and a family crest was a common feature of coins issued by German states during the 16th century.
