1½ Thaler - John Frederick (Harz - Ausbeute - Löser) 1672 front 1½ Thaler - John Frederick (Harz - Ausbeute - Löser) 1672 back
1½ Thaler - John Frederick (Harz - Ausbeute - Löser) 1672 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1½ Thaler - John Frederick Harz - Ausbeute - Löser

1672 year
Silver 43.29 g -
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States)
Prince
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1672
Value
1½ Thaler (1.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
43.29 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#266684
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse leaping left above mining scene

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1½ Thaler coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg 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 silver content, and to ensure its authenticity. This feature is known as a "Löser" or "Ausbeute" hole, and it was a common practice in the German States during the 17th century.