© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler - Henry the younger
1568 year| Silver | 14.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, value 1Z in orb on eagle's breast, titles of Maximilian II.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILIAN DEI GR IMPE AVG
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.
