© Museum August Kestner
© Museum August Kestner
5 Thalers - Julius Juliuslöser
1578 year| Silver | 116.8 g | 72.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Julius (1568-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1578 |
| Value | 5 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1499-1814) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 116.8 g |
| Diameter | 72.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#403635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-fold arms, wildman to each side, left one holding imperial orb with value 5, right one holding lit candle, 4 margins.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW. HEINRICHSTEDISCHE. MVNTZ. NACH. DES REICHS. SCHROT. VND. KORN.
GENANDT. BRVNS. IVLIVS. LOESER. AM. WERT. 5. TAL. ALI. INSER. CONS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Thalers - Julius (Juliuslöser) 1578 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.
