1⁄48 Thaler - Charles I
| Billon | 1.25 g | 16.9 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 16.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value, date, mintmaster's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*48*
EINEN
THALER
1760
IDB
Comment
Johann David Biller (IDB) mintmaster of Brunswick 1760-1779Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1/48 Thaler coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1760-1761, a period when many German states were transitioning from using traditional medieval currency systems to more modern, standardized coins. The 1/48 Thaler coin was one of the first standardized coins issued by the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and it marked a significant shift towards more efficient and centralized monetary systems in the region.
