© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Augustus William Augsburg Confession Bicentennial
1730 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus William (August Wilhelm) (1714-1731) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1730 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10 line inscription with date in Roman/Greek numerals as the 10th line with palm leaves and mint official's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.✿.✿.✿.
> CHRISTO <
PURIORIS RELIGIONIS
CONSERVATORI
ECCLESIA TERRARUM BRUNSVICO WOLFFENB.
DIVINITUS ACCEPTI CC. AB HINC ANNIS
CORROBORATA PER CONFESSIONEM AUGUSTANAM
EVANGELICA DOCTRINA:,
BENEFICII MEMOR,
DEBITAS PERSOLVIT GRATIAS
CIƆ IƆ CCXXX. XXV. IUNII.
I.H.T.
Comment
For the date on the reverse there are some greek numerals mixed in
CIƆ = Φ = Roman numeral M = 1000
IƆ = ½ Φ = Roman numeral D = 500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, a significant event in the history of the Lutheran Church.
