Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 1 Thaler, 1599

1 Thaler from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Issued in 1599. Struck in Silver. Measures 41 mm and weighs 29 g.

Obverse

Total of 12 coat of arms. 3 small shields of arms in center, 2 above 1, 9 small shields of arms around, titles of Heinrich Julius and date.

Reverse

Crowned lion seated left, surrounded by ten wasps (6 left and 4 right of lion). Eagle with wings spread above; to left, rays emerging from cloud. all within wreath border.

Edge

Smooth