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1 Thaler - August
| Silver | 28 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1655-1665 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wildman holding branches of tree.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a wolf on one side, which is where the name "Wolfenbüttel" comes from. The wolf symbolized the strength and resilience of the region and was a popular image on coins from this time period.
