© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - Henry Julius Death
1613 year| Silver | 29 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1613 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
AO:1564:15
OCTOB:OBIIT
AO:1613:20:JULII
VIXIT:AOS:48
MENS:9:DIES:5
REGNA:AOS:24
MENS:2:DI
ES:17
Translation:
Born year 1564, 15th of October.
Died Year 1613 20th of July.
He lived 48 years, 9 months, and 5 days
He reigned 24 years, 2 months, and 17 days
Comment
Krause says mintmaster is Heinrich Oeckeler.
Arrowed heart at top of Obverse indicates this.
Dav ST# 6298A with JULI
Dav ST# 6298B with JULII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Death) 1613 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design that represents the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque style. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Henry Julius, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, while the reverse side depicts an allegorical scene of his death, with a personification of Death holding an hourglass and a scythe. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
