© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Groschen - Louis Rudolph Death of August Wilhlem
1731 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis Rudolph (Ludwig Rudolf) (1731-1735) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1731 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line legend with date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATVS
D.VIII.MARTII
CIↃ IↃC L X II
REGIMEN ADGRESSVS
CIↃ IↃCC XIV
VIXIT ANNOS LXIX
DIES . XV.
3.GR
I.H.T.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of August Wilhelm, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who passed away in 1731. The coin's design features an image of Louis Rudolph, the succeeding duke, on one side, and an image of August Wilhelm on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing insight into the political and cultural significance of the German States during the early 18th century.
