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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
5 Thalers - Charles I
1742 year| Gold (.900) | 6.75 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles I (Karl I) (1735-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned 12-fold arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX BRVNSVIC ET LVNEB 1742
5 THALER
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Charles I 1742 coin from 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 was the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1735 until his death in 1780. During his reign, Charles I implemented a number of economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade in the region. The 5 Thalers coin was a key part of this currency system, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
