© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - George William 100th Anniversary of the University of Helmstedt
1676 year| Silver | 29.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1665-1705) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
17-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO
MDCLXXVI DXV OCT
MEMORIA SECULARIS
CELEBRATA
ACADEMIAE IULIAE
A DIVO IULIO DUG B ET L
HELMSTAD I SAXONUM FUNDATAE
A MDLXXVI DXV OCT
DEO OPT MAX
PER SERENISS PRINCIPE S AC DOM
D N GEORGIUM WILHELMUM
D N IOHANNEM FRIDERICUM
D N RUDOLPHUM AUGUSTUM
DUCES BRUNSVIC ET LVNEB
EANDEM
CLEMENTER CONSERVANTE
ET PROTEGENTE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Helmstedt, which was founded in 1576. The coin features an image of George William, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, who was a prominent patron of the university. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, reflect the importance placed on education and the celebration of this milestone anniversary.
