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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Thaler "Reisetaler" - August ND
1650 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pilgrim near a docking boat.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of a lion on its obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and courage in the medieval period. The lion was also a popular motif in the coat of arms of many German noble families, including the House of Brunswick, which ruled the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The inclusion of the lion on the coin may have been a nod to the ruling family's heraldry and a way to emphasize their authority and power.
