1 Thaler - Charles I 1768 front 1 Thaler - Charles I 1768 back
1 Thaler - Charles I 1768 photo
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1 Thaler - Charles I

1768 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1768
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#423388
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned complex arms in cartouche divided mint official's initials surrounded by legend date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZEHEN EINE FEINE MARCK CONVENT. M.
I.D .B.
✤1768✤

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was minted during the reign of Charles I, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruled from 1735 to 1780. The coin was made of silver and had a diameter of 40 mm. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charles I on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce during its time and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.