© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Thalers - Henry Julius
1605 year| Silver | 58.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1605 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.02 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman, tree trunk in right hand, date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONESTUM * PRO * PATRIA * 1605
Edge
Plain
Comment
Dav ST# 6286 obv legend ends in ET·L and all U’s are V’s
Dav ST# 6286A obv legend ends in BRUNSVI·ET·LU and in the rest of the legend all U’s are V’s
Dav ST# 6286B (imaged)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Henry Julius 1605 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the 17th century, counterfeit coins were a common problem, and this hole was used as a way to ensure that the coin was genuine and not a fake. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it showcases the innovative methods used to prevent counterfeiting in the early modern period.
