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1⁄16 Thaler - Rudolph August
| Silver | 1.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1671-1678 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#299680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-line inscription in inner circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA ARGENT 1675
XVI / REICHS / THALE / G B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/16 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it was difficult to counterfeit a coin with a small hole in the center. This feature makes the 1/16 Thaler coin a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
