Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 1 Thaler "Reisetaler" - August, 1650

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Currency Thaler (1499 – 1814)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Thaler "Reisetaler" - August
Year 1650
Ruler Augustus the Younger (August der Jüngere) (1635–1666)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 28.76
Diameter (mm) 42
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Thaler "Reisetaler" - August from Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Issued in 1650. Struck in Silver. Measures 42 mm and weighs 28.76 g.

Obverse
Bust facing slightly right.
Reverse
Traveller ashore overlooking at two ships, one with a loading ramp ashore and one ship at sea being pushed by a cherub blowing winds towards its sails. (All with caution.
The dice have fallen.)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1650) 

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