2 Thalers - Julius 1587 front 2 Thalers - Julius 1587 back
2 Thalers - Julius 1587 photo
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2 Thalers - Julius

1587 year
Silver 58 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Julius (1568-1589)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1587
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#320533
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Springing horse left, wildman on right holding tree trunk in right hand, skull, hourglass and spectacles in left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* SI * DEVS * PRONOBIS * QVIS * CONTRANOS *
W • H • D • A L • V • B • D • S • S • N • H • V • K W •
• I • M • C • M •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - Julius 1587 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of strength and power in the Renaissance era.