© 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 - Rudolph August Death of August Frederick, Eldest Son of Anthony Ulrich
1676 year| Silver | 28.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1676 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
13-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
XXIV AUG AN
MDCLVII
EX VULNERE IN OP
PUGNAT PHILIP S B
CUI CHILIARCHA C AE
SAR PRAEERAT
CAPITI IN FLICTO
DENATUS
XXII AUG AN MDC
LXXVI GLORIA
QUAM ANNIS
MATURION
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of August Frederick, the eldest son of Anthony Ulrich, who was the ruler of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The coin's design features an image of Rudolph August, who succeeded August Frederick as the ruler of the principality, on the obverse, and a depiction of the deceased August Frederick on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the political and cultural context of the German States during the 17th century.
