© 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 Death of Wolfgang
1595 year| Silver | 29.07 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Wolfgang (1551-1595) Philip II (Philipp II) (1551-1596) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.07 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-line inscription with Roman numeral date, mintmaster's symbol below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OBIIT
XIIII. MART. ANN
M.D.XCV. VIXIT
ANN. LXIII. MENS
XI. DIES. XVII.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Wolfgang, the son of Philip II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen, in 1595. The coin features an image of Wolfgang on one side and Philip II on the other, with an inscription that translates to "The pious and noble prince Wolfgang, son of Philip II, Duke of Brunswick and Grubenhagen, born 1579, died 1595." This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its silver content and detailed design make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
