© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Thalers - Charles I
1779 year| Gold (.900) | 13.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNQVAM RETRORSVM • 1779 •
X THALER •
M • C •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Thalers - Charles I 1779 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1735 until his death in 1780. During his reign, Charles I implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 10 Thalers coin was a key part of this currency system, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
