© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Thalers - Christian Louis
1663 year| Silver | 115.11 g | 75 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian Louis (Christian Ludwig) (1648-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 4 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 115.11 g |
| Diameter | 75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wildman holding tree trunk, mining landscape in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SINCERE ET CON STANTER AO: 1663
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Thalers coin from Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The coin was issued in 1663, just a few years after the Thirty Years War had ended, and it reflects the efforts of the ruling dynasty, the House of Welf, to stabilize and strengthen their economy and trade networks. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal that could be easily traded and used for international commerce. Despite the challenges of the time, the 4 Thalers coin remained a widely used and respected form of currency throughout the German States, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
