1 Thaler - Louis Rudolph
1726 year| Silver (.888) | 29.1 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1707-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 29.1 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#259589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription at top, wildman holding pine tree in left hand in center, mountains in background, 3-line inscription at bottom with roman numeral date and mintmaster's mark.
Lettering: EX. ADVERSO. DECUS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Louis Rudolph 1726 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Blankenburg 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 as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a way to verify its legitimacy and ensure that it was made of genuine silver.
