© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Thalers - August Löser
1638 year| Silver | 145.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635-1666) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 145.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted 11-fold arms, 2 lions as supporters, Roman numeral date in legend, without value shown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: *EXPENDE*PRIMA*PENSA / POI*FA*ANO.M.DC.XXXVIII*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - August (Löser) 1638 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a lion on its obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in the region at the time.
