© 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 - Frederick Harz - Ausbeute - Löser
1647 year| Silver | 143.75 g | 80 mm |
| Issuer | Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick IV (1636-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1647 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 143.75 g |
| Diameter | 80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mining scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNFRIED VERZEHRT ANNO 1647 FRIEDE ERNEHRT
L 5 W
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the German States. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the region was undergoing a process of reconstruction and reformation. The coin's design, featuring Frederick, the ruler of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, and the inscription "Harz - Ausbeute - Löser" (meaning "Harz - Revenue - Savior"), reflects the political and economic themes of the time. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
