© 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 - Louis Rudolph Death
1735 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1735 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
13 line inscription with date in Roman/Greek numerals as the second half of the 9th line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCEPS
PIVS MAGNANIMVS FELIX
MVNFICENTISSIMo, LITTERARVM STATOR
NATVS
D . XXII IVL . CIƆ IƆ CLXXI
RERVM SVMMAM
IN PRINCIP. BLANCKENB. CIƆ IƆ CC XIV
DVCAT. BRVNSV. WOLFFENB. CIƆ IƆ CCXXXI
ADMINISTRARE CŒPIT
D . I MART. CIƆ IƆ CC XXXV
PLACIDE BRVNSVIGÆ DEFVNCTVS
ÆTERNVM IN CŒLO OBTINVIT
DECVS.
Comment
For the date on the reverse there are some greek numerals mixed in
CIƆ = Φ = Roman numeral M = 1000
IƆ = ½ Φ = Roman numeral D = 500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Louis Rudolph (Death) 1735 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of the Principality on one side and an image of Louis Rudolph, the ruler who passed away in 1735, on the other side. This design was created to commemorate Rudolph's death and to honor his legacy as a ruler. The use of silver in the coin's production adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
