1 Thaler - Henry the younger 1557-1568 front 1 Thaler - Henry the younger 1557-1568 back
1 Thaler - Henry the younger 1557-1568 photo
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1 Thaler - Henry the younger

 
Silver 28.53 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1568
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.53 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#175657
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Helmeted 4-fold arms, wildman at right.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the 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 drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its purity and weight, ensuring that it met the standards of the time. This feature is not commonly found in other coins from the same period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.