1 Thaler - August (Hausknechtstaler) 1664-1666 front 1 Thaler - August (Hausknechtstaler) 1664-1666 back
1 Thaler - August (Hausknechtstaler) 1664-1666 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Thaler - August Hausknechtstaler

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1664-1666
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#270632
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wildman holding pine tree.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - August (Hausknechtstaler) coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a man breaking a horseshoe with his bare hands, which was a popular motif in German coinage during the 17th century. This image was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the ruling duke, Augustus the Younger.