1 Thaler - August 1664-1665 front 1 Thaler - August 1664-1665 back
1 Thaler - August 1664-1665 photo
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1 Thaler - August

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1664-1665
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#297330
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms with helmeted supporters.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the midst of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), which had a profound impact on the economy and trade of the region. Despite the challenges of this time period, the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was able to maintain its independence and economic stability, in part due to the success of its minting operations. The 1 Thaler coin is a testament to the region's resilience and adaptability during this tumultuous period in European history.