© Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
16 Thaler - Julius Juliuslöser
1588 year| Silver | 462 g | 72 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Julius (1568-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 16 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 462 g |
| Diameter | 72 mm |
| Thickness | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Larger arms with wildmen within wreath, left one holding imperial orb, 2 margins, value 16 punched over X (THALER) in inner margin, right one holding lit candle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEW HEINRICHSTET MVNTZ NA DES R SCHROT V KOR GENAN BRAVNSCH/WEGISCH IVLIVS LOESER AM WERT [16] THALER ALIIS INSERVIE CONSVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Thaler - Julius (Juliuslöser) 1588 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a wild man, known as the "Juliuslöser," on its reverse side. The Juliuslöser is a mythical creature that is said to have lived in the Harz Mountains and was believed to have the power to protect the region from harm. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the coin itself had protective powers, or that it was issued under the watchful eye of a powerful and benevolent authority.
