© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
½ Thaler - Julius ½ Brillentaler
| Silver | 14.3 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Julius (1568-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1589 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Springing horse left, date below, wildman on right holding tree trunk in right hand, skull, hourglass, spectacles and lit candle in left hand of wildmen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALIIS INSERVIENDO: CONSVMOR GOSLARIAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler - Julius (½ Brillentaler) coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued in 1588-1589, a period when the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges and political instability, which led to the minting of a large number of coins with varying denominations and metallic compositions. Despite these challenges, the ½ Thaler - Julius (½ Brillentaler) coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region during this time.
