© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Thaler - Julius Brillentaler
1586 year| Silver | 29 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Julius (1568-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1586 |
| 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#246098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing wildman divides year and 14 - IVNII, holding light, skull, hourglass and spectacles in right hand, tree trunk in left, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALISS. INSERVIEN: CONSV:WHD:A.L.V.B.D.S.S.N.H.V.K.
14 - IVNII
Translation: W as H ilft D en A ugen L icht V nd B rill D er S ich S elbst N icht H elfen V nd K ennen W ill.
Interesting fact
The Julius Thaler was a silver coin first introduced by Duke Julius of Brunswick-Lüneburg in 1566, and it became a standard circulation coin in the German States. The coin was named after its founder, Duke Julius, and it was also known as the "Brillentaler" because of its unique design featuring a brillant, or a diamond-shaped, shield on the reverse side. The coin weighed 29 grams and was made of silver, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
