1 Thaler - Ernest III, John, Wolfgang and Philip II 1555 front 1 Thaler - Ernest III, John, Wolfgang and Philip II 1555 back
1 Thaler - Ernest III, John, Wolfgang and Philip II 1555 photo
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1 Thaler - Ernest III, John, Wolfgang and Philip II

1555 year
Silver 28.58 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (German States)
Prince
Ernest III (Ernst III) (1551-1567) John (Johann) (1551-1557) Wolfgang (1551-1595) Philip II (Philipp II) (1551-1596)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1555
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.58 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#352873
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate helmet, with horse crest, in circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * DIE * GNAD * GOTTES * WEIRT * EWIGLI *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different rulers, Ernest III, John, Wolfgang, and Philip II, which is unusual for a single coin.