½ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1700-1701 front ½ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1700-1701 back
½ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich 1700-1701 photo
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½ Thaler - Rudolph August and Anthony Ulrich

 
Silver 14.6 g 37 mm
Description
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
1700-1701
Value
½ Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301726
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two crowned coloumns with flags and weapons

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVOBVS FVLCRIS SECVRIVS
R - B

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ 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, and his brother Anthony Ulrich, who was the co-regent. This dual portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that era, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.