Brunswick-Luneburg Coin List
The Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg was an important state of the Holy Roman Empire that existed from the 13th to the 19th century. During this period, the duchy minted a variety of coins that reflected its economic and political power in the region. Brunswick-Lüneburg coins are of great interest to numismatists because of their rich history and diversity.
Coin history and evolution
The first Brunswick-Lüneburg coins were minted in the 13th century, mainly in the form of silver pfennigs. Over time, monetary production diversified to include thalers, ducats and other denominations. During the 16th century, the duchy experienced an economic boom that was reflected in the quality and quantity of its coinage. Brunswick-Lüneburg thalers became famous throughout Europe for their high silver content and excellent workmanship. These coins often featured detailed portraits of the reigning dukes and complex coats of arms, which made them true numismatic works of art.
Characteristics and collecting
Brunswick-Lüneburg coins are characterized by their variety of designs and denominations. Some of the most sought-after pieces by collectors include commemorative thalers, minted to celebrate important events such as royal weddings or anniversaries. Wildman thalers, which feature the image of a wild man holding a tree, are particularly prized for their unique design. The Hanover Mint, one of the main mints of the duchy, produced high-quality coins that are still highly prized today. For modern numismatists, Brunswick-Lüneburg coins offer a fascinating window into German history, reflecting the political, economic and artistic changes of the time.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Brunswick-Luneburg coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Alemania-Estados | 1 1/2 pfennig
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