1 Thaler - August 1639-1646 front 1 Thaler - August 1639-1646 back
1 Thaler - August 1639-1646 photo
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1 Thaler - August

 
Silver 29 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1639-1646
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#264944
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms, legend unbroken by arms at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT ANO

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the principality was struggling to rebuild its economy. The coin was minted with a unique design, featuring the image of a lion on one side and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted outside of the principality, and its value fluctuated greatly due to the economic instability of the time. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.