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10 Thalers - Charles I
| Gold (.900) | 13.30 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1764 |
| Value | 10 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.30 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left. Value in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNQVAM RETRORSVM.1746
EK
X THALER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Thalers 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 a member of the House of Welf, a powerful noble family that ruled the principality for centuries. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing economic influence of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. The use of gold in the coin's minting also reflects the growing wealth and prosperity of the region during this time.
