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1 Thaler - Ernest August
1682 year| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1679-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLA BONA QUAE HONESTA*
H B
Engraver: Heinrich Bonhorst
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, minted in 1682 during the reign of Ernest August, was made of silver and features an intricate design that includes an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of the region on the other. The coin was used as a standard form of currency in the German States during that time and was valued at a significant amount, equivalent to 32 Groschen or 480 Pfennig.
