© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Frederick Ulrich Death
1626 year| Silver | 29 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
13-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOM
SERMAE PRINC
DNAEE LISABETHE
REGI DAN STRIP DUC
BRUNS ET LUN U I DUAE
MATRI DILECTIS
F F F
NATA COL -FV- DING IN
DAN 25 AUGUSTI AO
MDLXXIII MORT
BRUNSV 19 IULI
ANNO 1626
HS
Comment
Dav ST# 6299 imaged
Dav ST# 6299A DUC instead of DUX on obverse
Dav ST# 6299B rev legend *D:O:M*
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin commemorating Frederick Ulrich's death in 1626 was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The Thirty Years War had just begun, and the principality was struggling to maintain its independence amidst the conflict. Despite these challenges, the coin's minting was a significant event, as it marked the first time a German state had issued a commemorative coin to honor a deceased ruler. This coin's design and minting process were also notable for their high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, which was unusual for the time period.
