© 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 - Henry Julius Pelikantaler
1599 year| Silver | 28.68 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1599 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.68 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pelican feeding young in nest, all in circle, legend divided by bundles of arrows (fasces).
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO - ARIS - ET - FOCIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Pelikantaler) 1599 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element known as a "pelikan" or "pelican's foot" on the reverse side. This symbol, which depicts a stylized pelican feeding its young, was a popular motif in Renaissance-era numismatics and was often used to represent the virtues of charity and selflessness. The use of this design element on the coin reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time period in which it was minted.
