1⁄24 Thaler - Rudolph August 1684 front 1⁄24 Thaler - Rudolph August 1684 back
1⁄24 Thaler - Rudolph August 1684 photo
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1⁄24 Thaler - Rudolph August

1684 year
Silver 1.5 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1684
Value
1⁄24 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#301166
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Imperial orb with 24.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F BR LUNEB LANDT MUNTZ
16 - 84
24

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1/24 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of Rudolph August, the ruling duke at the time, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. This coin was minted in 1684 and was made of silver, weighing 1.5 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.