© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Thaler - Frederick V
| Silver | 28.8 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick IV (1636-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1648 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned shielded arms, date in field to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRIED ERNEHRT UN FRIED VERZEHRT
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#169.1, Dav#6497 with date left of armsKM#169.2, Dav#6498 with date right of arms
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued by Frederick V, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle from 1644 to 1648. During his reign, the Thaler coin became an important medium of exchange and was widely used throughout the region. The coin's silver content and standardized weight also made it a reliable and trustworthy form of currency, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region.
