3 Thalers - Frederick V 1639 front 3 Thalers - Frederick V 1639 back
3 Thalers - Frederick V 1639 photo
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3 Thalers - Frederick V

1639 year
Silver 86.6 g 81 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States)
Duke
Frederick IV (1636-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1639
Value
3 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
86.6 g
Diameter
81 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#294439
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat-of-arms surmounted by five elaborately plumed helmets

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* FRIED · ERNEHRD * * UNFRIED · VERZEHRT * · 16 39
H S

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Thalers - Frederick V 1639 coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) is that it features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The Latin inscription "FREDERICUS V D G DUX BRVNSVICENSIS ET LVNEBVRGENSIS" contains a typo, with the letter "V" appearing twice in a row. This error was likely caused by a mistake in the engraving process and can be found on many of the coins minted during this time period. Despite the error, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.