© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - August William
1714 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1714 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms with ornaments
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTA TUERI
17 14
H.C H.
Interesting fact
The August William 1714 Thaler coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Duke August William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who ruled from 1714 to 1731. This coin was minted in silver and features an image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of the Principality on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and mintage were influenced by the political and economic conditions of the time. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was a small state in what is now northern Germany, and the coinage during this period reflected the state's efforts to maintain its economic and political independence. The August William 1714 Thaler coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its history provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political climate of 18th-century Europe.
