© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Thaler - William VI August
| Silver |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick-Harburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William Augustus (1603-1642) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1630 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1527-1642) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Helmeted 6-fold arms, date separated on top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 / Z3
DOMINUS / PROVIDEBIT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Brunswick-Harburg is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Guelph, which was the ruling dynasty of the Duchy at the time. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "WILHELM VI DUX BRVNSVICENSIS ET LVNENBVRGENSIS" (William VI, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg). This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and region, and highlights the importance of the Guelph dynasty in the history of the region.
