1 Dreier - Julius 1573 front 1 Dreier - Julius 1573 back
1 Dreier - Julius 1573 photo
© Münzzentrum Rheinland

1 Dreier - Julius

1573 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Julius (1568-1589)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1573
Value
3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄96)
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#245964
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 3 separating last two digits of the date.

Lettering:
73
3

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of a wolf on its reverse side, which is a nod to the name of the principality, "Wolfenbüttel," which means "wolf's brook" in German. The wolf was also a symbol of strength and bravery in medieval times, reflecting the principality's desire to project those qualities through its currency.