4 Thalers - Henry Julius (Löser) 1612 front 4 Thalers - Henry Julius (Löser) 1612 back
4 Thalers - Henry Julius (Löser) 1612 photo
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4 Thalers - Henry Julius Löser

1612 year
Silver 115 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Henry Julius (1589-1613)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1612
Value
4 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
115 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252368
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Thalers - Henry Julius (Löser) 1612 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.