© 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 ND
| Silver | 29.03 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry the Younger (Heinrich II) (1514-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1540 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.03 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#353246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree trunk in right hand, legend divided by 4 small shields of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: N * VIDI * IVST DER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of Henry the Younger, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1539 to 1540. Despite his short reign, Henry the Younger played an important role in the history of the region, and his image on the coin serves as a reminder of his legacy.
