© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
⅔ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich
1697 year| Silver | 17.1 g | 35 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 |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI UNI
Exergue: 1697 D (X) F
Edge
Plain
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 its minting, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the Bishop of Halberstadt. This dual portrait design was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters, intended to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two ruling brothers. This design element makes the coin stand out among other coins of the time, and it remains a notable feature that collectors and numismatists find fascinating to this day.
