© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
1 Thaler - August
| Silver | 28.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1666 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Prince Augustus II the Younger on ornamental shield divided into eleven fields; three crested helmets above; supported by two standing wild men wearing stag horned helmets and holding tree trunks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ALLES MIT BEDACHT · ANNO . 1666 .
Translation: Everything with care. Year 1666.
Comment
Two varieties of the reverse exist, with and without the initials HS below the coat of arms.© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
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 symbolizes the strength and resilience of the region and its people.
