Modern coin – HCR157181

Obverse

Inscription:

HENRICVS IVLIVS D G PEP HA DVX BRVNSVI E L

Design:

Garlanded shield, bearing the arms of the prince, surmounted by five helmets.

Inscription:

HONESTVM PRO PATRIA 1607

Design:

St Andrew, holding cross.

Category

Silver coin of the German states.

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel: duchy

Person

Henry Julius, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel, Calenburg, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg., 1589 - 1613

Reign

Dating

1607

Mint

Andreasberg

Denomination

Thaler

Metal

silver

Technique

milled

Weight (g)

28.79

Diameter (mm)

Acquisition method

loan

Acquisition date

1955

Source

St. John's College

Acquisition credit

Lent by St. John's College, 1955-6.

Reference

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