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5 Thalers - Julius Juliuslöser
1588 year| Silver | 145.25 g | 73 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Julius (1568-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 145.25 g |
| Diameter | 73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms surmounted by three ornately crested helmets; wildmen supporters holding globus cruciger and candle and spectacles, respectively
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW * HEINRICHSTET * MVNTZ * NA * DES * R * SCHROT * V KOR · GENAN · BRAVNSCH
WEGISCH * IVLIVS * LOESER · AM · WERT 5 THALER · ALIIS · INSERVIE · CONSVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Julius (Juliuslöser) 1588 coin from the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is that it features an image of a man on horseback, believed to be Julius, the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who ruled the principality from 1568 to 1589. The coin was minted during his reign and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
