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1½ Thaler - Christian Louis
1659 year| Silver | 42.8 g | 62 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Louis (Christian Ludwig) (1648-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1½ Thaler (1.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 42.8 g |
| Diameter | 62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hours leaping over silver mine with God's arm holding a wreath above.
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Christian Louis, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, on one side, and an image of the Brunswick Lion on the other. The lion is a symbol of the House of Guelph, which ruled the region for centuries. The coin's design was created by the artist Johann Georg von Langen, who was a prominent engraver and medalist of the time.
