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Coin (One and One-Half Thaler) Showing Augustus V, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin shows a man riding a horse. The man and horse are in profile facing right. The man wears armor and a helmet with a plume. A sword hangs at the man's side. The horse's tail curves up. The coin's outer edge has a decorative border. Text surrounds the coin's edge. The coin has discoloration and wear.

Artwork Details

Date
1662
Medium
Silver
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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