1¼ Thaler 1659 front 1¼ Thaler 1659 back
1¼ Thaler 1659 photo
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1¼ Thaler

1659 year
Silver 35.7 g 53 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Brunswick (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Leopold I (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1659
Value
1¼ Thaler (1.25)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
35.7 g
Diameter
53 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#145616
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Imperial eagle with orb on breast, crown above divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering: LEOPOLDUS. I. D. G. ROM. IMP. SEM. AUGU.

Interesting fact

The 1659 Brunswick Thaler was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used denomination in the German States, and the City of Brunswick was an important center for trade and commerce. The coin's design features the image of a lion, which was a symbol of strength and power, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of the City of Brunswick. Despite its age, the 1659 Brunswick Thaler remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1659  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1¼ Thaler 1659 coin.