© 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 - Wolfgang and Philip II
| Silver | 29 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Wolfgang (1551-1595) Philip II (Philipp II) (1551-1596) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1594-1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Andreas holding cross in front, imperial orb in center with Z4, date divided at lower left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVDOLPHVS. II. D. G. RO. IM. SE. AVG.
9 4
Z4
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Grubenhagen, minted between 1594 and 1595, features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side - those of Wolfgang and Philip II. This is an interesting fact about this coin, as it showcases the importance of the ruling dynasty and their desire to highlight their lineage and authority through the minting of coins.
