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3 Thalers - Rudolph August
1685 year| Silver | 78 g | 76 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 3 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 78 g |
| Diameter | 76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lute player standing on snail, panoramic view of countryside behind.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Thalers - Rudolph August 1685 coin from the 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 into the coin as a way to test its authenticity, as counterfeiters at the time were known to produce coins with a solid center. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin served as a way to verify its legitimacy and value.
