© 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 - Frederick Ulrich Löser
1617 year| Silver | 114.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 4 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 114.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#314303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms with wildman supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEO ET PATRIAE 4 ANNO DOMINI 1617
Interesting fact
The 4 Thalers coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, minted in 1617 during the reign of Frederick Ulrich (Löser), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols of the principality, the coin bears an image of a large, crowned eagle with outstretched wings, grasping a scepter and an orb in its talons. This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the ruling dynasty, and it was a departure from the more traditional designs found on coins of the time.
