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1 Thaler - Henry Julius Wespentaler
1599 year| Silver | 28.90 g | 41 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 | 28.90 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle above crowned lion left, wasps surrounding.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Henry Julius (Wespentaler) 1599 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "W" in the center, which stands for "Wespentaler," the name of the mint master who produced the coin. This shield is located on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "HENRICUS IV DUX BRVNSVICENSIS ET LVNENBVRGENSIS." This coin is a rare and valuable example of early German coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
