© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1¼ Thaler - Frederick Ulrich Glückslöser; Ausbeute ND
1622 year| Silver | 35.79 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 | 35.79 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing holding a sail, standing over a globe. Ship to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: O IHR LEUTE ALLE VIER WAS IHR SUCHT DAS FINDT IHR HIER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic struggle in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and the coin's design reflects this. The coin features an image of a man on one side and a woman on the other, with the inscription "Glückslöser" (meaning "fortune's fool") and "Ausbeute" (meaning "exploitation") on either side of the central image. This design was meant to symbolize the economic hardships faced by the people of the principality during this time and the idea that fortune was not smiling upon them. Despite the challenges faced during its minting, this coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
