© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1¼ Thaler - Frederick Ulrich Glückslöser; Ausbeute ND
1622 year| Silver | 35.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 1¼ Thaler (1.25) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 35.61 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing holding a sail, standing over a globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: O IHR LEUTE ALLE VIER WAS IHR SUCHT DAS FINDT IHR HIER
Comment
Minted from silver ore found at Grube St. Andreas
Dav ST# 6311 imaged
Dav ST# 6311A rev legend AS. for WAS. and .I. for FINDT.
Interesting fact
The 1¼ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, minted in 1622 during the reign of Frederick Ulrich, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the principality, the coin bears an image of a man and a woman shaking hands, surrounded by the words "Glückslöser" and "Ausbeute" (meaning "good luck" and "profit" in German, respectively). This design was meant to symbolize the idea of trade and commerce bringing prosperity to the region, and it's a unique example of a coin that combines elements of both numismatics and social history.
