© 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 - Henry Julius löser
1608 year| Silver | 146.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry Julius (1589-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 146.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Henry Julius (löser) 1608 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. In the 17th century, counterfeit coins were a common problem, and this hole was used as a way to ensure that the coin was made of genuine silver and not a fake. This feature is quite rare in coins from this time period, making it a notable and interesting fact about this particular coin.
