© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Thaler - August
| Silver | 29 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1655 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALLES MIT BEDACHT HS
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 the German States, and the coin's design and mintage were overseen by the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Augustus the Younger. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was not fixed to the value of the metal, but rather was determined by its mintage and the authority of the issuing government. This coin is a fascinating example of the complex monetary systems that existed in pre-modern Europe.
