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2 Thalers - Henry Julius
1596 year| Silver | 58.45 g | 41.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1596 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.45 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Andreas facing with cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO PATRIA CONSVMOR 96
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Henry Julius 1596 coin from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and topped with a crown. This design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Principality, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
