© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
2 Thalers - Henry Julius Löser
1612 year| Silver | 58 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1612 |
| Value | 2 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Comment
Struck with 1-1/2 Thaler dies. Varieties with and without denomination exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Henry Julius (Löser) 1612 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 during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be large enough to allow a thread or a small wire to be passed through, and if the coin was found to be counterfeit, the hole would be plugged with a small piece of metal. This feature is not commonly found in coins from this time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
