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1⁄24 Thaler
| Silver | 0.65 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Emperor | Ferdinand II (1619-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 1 Groschen = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
24 in orb.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .FE.II.D:G.R.I.S
Unabridged legend: Ferdinandus II dei gratia romanorum imperator semper
Comment
Krauze sorts it in to Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel issuer.
Interesting fact
The 1⁄24 Thaler coin from the City of Brunswick (German States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the fact that this coin was made of silver and weighed 0.65 grams indicates that it was a significant amount of money for the average person. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the City of Brunswick, which was an important trading center during the Renaissance, suggests that this coin may have played a role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
