4 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1679 front 4 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1679 back
4 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1679 photo
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4 Thalers - Rudolph August Löser

1679 year
Silver 113.16 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1679
Value
4 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
113.16 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#317921
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

City view

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI
1679
4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1679 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 coin's center served as a guarantee of its genuineness and value.