7 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1686 front 7 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1686 back
7 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1686 photo
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7 Thalers - Rudolph August Löser

1686 year
Silver 200.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German States)
Prince
Rudolph Augustus (Rudolf August) (1666-1704)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1686
Value
7 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1499-1814)
Composition
Silver
Weight
200.93 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#275669
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Helmeted manifold arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMIGIO ALTISSIMI
R B
16 86

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 7 Thalers - Rudolph August (Löser) 1686 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, as counterfeit coins were prevalent during that time period. The presence of the hole indicated that the coin was genuine and made of pure silver.