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5 Thalers - Charles
| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1775 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Prancing horse on the left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNQVAM RETROSVM·1763
5 THALER·
I.D.B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who ruled the principality from 1742 to 1775. During this time, the European economy was shifting towards a more centralized and standardized system of currency, and the 5 Thalers coin was part of this movement. It was minted with a standardized weight and purity of gold, which made it easily recognizable and trustworthy for merchants and traders. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance as a symbol of economic change and development in 18th century Europe.
