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 g 41 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 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#426632
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 on its obverse side: Ernest III, John, Wolfgang, and Philip II. This is a unique feature among coins, as it was not common for coins to have multiple rulers depicted on them. This coin was issued during a time when the Principality of Brunswick-Grubenhagen was ruled by a dynasty of four dukes who shared power, which is reflected in the design of the coin.