1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Lügentaler) 1596-1597 front 1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Lügentaler) 1596-1597 back
1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Lügentaler) 1596-1597 photo
© H. D. Rauch

1 Thaler - Henry Julius Lügentaler

 
Silver 29 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Henry Julius (1589-1613)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1596-1597
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
29 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#251397
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Date divided around Victory holding wreath flying left above lion passant left, double margin legends.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HVETE DICH FVR DER TADT DER LVEGEN WIRDT WOLRAD
TANDEM BONA CAVSSA TRIVMPHAT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Lügentaler) 1596-1597 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify the coin's authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was a common security measure used in coins during that time period.