© 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 - Charles William Ferdinand
| Gold (.900) | 6.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II William Ferdinand (Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand) (1780-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1806 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D. G. DVX BRVNSVICENS. ET LVNEBVRG.
V
THALER
1800
M.C.
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 in the late 18th century, a period of Enlightenment and revolution, and it features an image of Charles William Ferdinand, the Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, who was a prominent figure in the German Enlightenment and a proponent of liberal reforms. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it a fascinating piece of European history.
