© 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 the Younger and Eric II
1556 year| Silver | 29 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) Eric II (Erich II) (1540-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| 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#353492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of 4-fold arms divides Z4, wildman standing behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN. GOT. GEWALT. HABENS. WIR. GESTALT.
Z 4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Henry the Younger and Eric II, on the same coin. This is a rare example of a coin that highlights the joint rule of two leaders, which was a common practice in the German States during the 16th century.
