© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
1½ Thaler - Rudolph August
| Silver | 42.40 g | 64 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1686 |
| Value | 1½ Thaler (1.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 42.40 g |
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REMIGIO ALTISSIMI
Translation: After the will of the highest.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 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. During the time, counterfeit coins were prevalent, and this hole served as a way to verify that the coin was indeed made of genuine silver. This feature is quite rare in coins from that era, making it a fascinating aspect of the 1½ Thaler coin's history and design.
