© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2¼ Thaler - John Frederick Harz - Ausbeute - Löser
1677 year| Silver | 67.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1665-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1677 |
| Value | 2¼ Thaler (2.25) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 67.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping left above mining scene
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of John Frederick, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Calenberg, on one side, and a depiction of the Harz mountains, along with the words "Harz-Ausbeute-Löser" (meaning "Harz mining profits") on the other. This coin was minted in 1677 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the German States. It is made of silver and weighs 67.39 grams.
