1⁄12 Thaler - Charles I 1737-1764 front 1⁄12 Thaler - Charles I 1737-1764 back
1⁄12 Thaler - Charles I 1737-1764 photo
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1⁄12 Thaler - Charles I

 
Silver 3.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1737-1764
Value
1⁄12 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309976
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NACH.DEM.LEIPZIGER.FVES.1737
12
EINEN
THALER
B.I.D

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1/12 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of Charles I, the ruling duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, and its design reflects the influences of the Enlightenment and the rise of modern nation-states.