1 Thaler - Erich III

Features

Issuer Principality of Brunswick-Calenberg (German States)
Prince Eric II (Erich II) (1540-1584)
Emperor Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1577-1581
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 29 g
Diameter 41 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
98849
References MB# 128,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 9007
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Wildman holding shield of 4-fold arms with suspended chain of order in front of him, 2 legends, date divided at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERIC. D. G. DVX. - BRVN. E. LVNE(B).
EX. DVRIS. - GLORIA.

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, 'Z4' in orb on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RVDOL(FVS). (Z.) ROM. IMP. SE(M)P. AVGV(STVS).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1577  (15)77
ND (1577-1581) 
1578  (15)78
1579  (15)79
1581  (15)81

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