© 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 Augustus & Anthony Ulrich Death of Rudolph Augustus
1704 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
13 line inscription with date as the 6th line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATUS
XVI.MAII MDCXXVII.
REG.AGGRESS.XVII.SEPT.
MDCLXVI.MORTALIT.NON
VITAM FINIVIT XXVI.IAN.
MDCCIV.
VIVIT ENIM POST FUNERA
MANETQUE
MEMORIA PRINCIPIS
PII, IUSTI, SAPIENTIS
IN ANIM SUBITORUM
ÆTERNITATE TEMPOR.
FAMA RERUM.
⁕⁕⁕
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Rudolph Augustus, the ruling Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who passed away in 1704. The coin features an image of Rudolph Augustus on one side and his son and successor, Anthony Ulrich, on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the early 18th century, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
