10 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 front 10 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 back
10 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 photo
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10 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich Löser

1620 year
Silver 286.66 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
10 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
286.66 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#182377
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted coat of arms with wildman supporters to the sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
⁕ DEO ⁕ ET ⁕ PATRIÆ ⁕ AN NO ⁕ DOMINI ⁕ M ⁕ DC ⁕ XX ⁕
10

Engraver: Hans Laffers

Comment

Goslar or Zellerfeld mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The reign of Frederick Ulrich (Löser) saw significant reforms in the fields of mining, trade, and currency, which had a lasting impact on the local economy and the value of the Thaler coin.