5 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 front 5 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 back
5 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 photo
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5 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich Löser

1620 year
Silver 143.4 g 82 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Frederick Ulrich (Friedrich Ulrich) (1613-1634)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
5 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
143.4 g
Diameter
82 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#253881
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted arms with wildman supporters, date at end of legend in Roman Numerals.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ❀ DEO ❀ ET ❀ PATRIÆ ❀ ANNO ❀ DOMINI ❀M❀D❀C❀XX❀•

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Frederick Ulrich (Löser) 1620 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a lion on its reverse side, which was a symbol of power and strength in the region at the time.