© 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
| Silver | 14.3 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1568 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted 4-fold arms, wildman to right side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN GOT GEW H I GS D H GE D M G
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 during the Renaissance period, and it served as a symbol of the ruler's authority and lineage.
