© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1½ Thaler - Christian Louis Harz - Ausbeute - Löser
1659 year| Silver | 43.12 g | - |
| 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 | 43.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse leaping to the left over mining view
Lettering: CL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its silver content, and to ensure its authenticity. This feature is known as a "Löser" or "Ausbeute" hole, and it was a common practice in the German States during the 17th century.
