© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - August
| Silver | 29 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1653 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANNO
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used denomination across many German states, and the coin's design and minting process were overseen by the Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel government. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was not fixed to the value of silver, but rather was set by the government. This coin is a fascinating example of how governments in the past used currency as a tool for economic and political control.
