1 Thaler - Eric II 1582-1584 front 1 Thaler - Eric II 1582-1584 back
1 Thaler - Eric II 1582-1584 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Thaler - Eric II

 
Silver 29 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Calenberg (German States)
Prince
Eric II (Erich II) (1540-1584)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1582-1584
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#352794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3 crested helmets, date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SPERO. IN VIDIAM. 158Z

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Calenberg, minted during the reign of Eric II (1582-1584), features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a wild boar on the reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and bravery in medieval Europe.