1 Thaler - Frederick Ulrich 1627-1635 front 1 Thaler - Frederick Ulrich 1627-1635 back
1 Thaler - Frederick Ulrich 1627-1635 photo
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1 Thaler - Frederick Ulrich

 
Silver 28.3 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1627-1635
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.3 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31083
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Wild man holding a tree in his right hand, legend with date around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEO . ET . PATRIAE . ANNO . 16** (*)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, minted during the reign of Frederick Ulrich (1627-1635), features an image of the prince on horseback, surrounded by an elaborate design that includes the coat of arms of the principality and other symbols of power and authority. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, as the Thirty Years' War was raging across the continent. Despite the challenges of this period, the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel managed to maintain its independence and economic stability, thanks in part to the issuance of coins like this one.