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1⁄18 Thaler - Anthony Ulrich Death
1704 year| Silver | 3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Anthony Ulrich (Anton Ulrich) (1685-1714) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 1⁄18 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#301796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
9-line inscription with Roman numeral date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATA
XXIV. MAII
MDCXXXIV
NVPSIT
XVII. AUG. MDCLVI
OBIIT
IV. FEBRVARII
MDCCIV
*H.C.H.*
Translation:
Born
24th May
1634
Married
17th August 1655
Deceased
4th February
1704
Interesting fact
The Anthony Ulrich Death 1704 coin was minted to commemorate the death of Anthony Ulrich, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who passed away in 1704. The coin's design features an image of the duke on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of a skull and crossbones, symbolizing death. This coin is considered rare and valuable among collectors, with some mint states selling for thousands of dollars.
