⅔ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich
| Silver | 17 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1699-1702 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#173894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left, value 2/3 below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI UNI
HC 2/3 H
Comment
There are variantions regarding signs beside the 2/3 valuea) Roses
© Image courtesy of Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
b) Rhombs
© Image courtesy of Münzenhandlung Raimund Raffler
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Rudolph August, the reigning duke at the time of the coin's minting, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the co-regent. This dual portrait design was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two rulers, and it sets the coin apart from other coins of the time that typically featured a single ruler or a generic design.
