© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1⁄24 Thaler - August
1636 year| Silver | 2.20 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1636 |
| Value | 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#258883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial orb with denomination, date separated to sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NACH REICHS SCHROT VND KORN H-S
16-36
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was a small state in what is now northern Germany, and the minting of this coin reflects the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region during the 17th century. The use of silver in the coin's production also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal at the time, and the care taken to ensure the coin's weight and purity would have been a sign of the state's commitment to maintaining a stable and reliable currency.
