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3 Thalers - Christian Louis

Issuer Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle
Year 1650-1657
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Weight 85 g
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Obverse description Central field features a crowned ducal monogram encircled by a laurel wreath. Surrounding the wreath are fourteen crowned heraldic arms arranged in a continuous band. A circular legend runs along the outer periphery, incorporating the date at its conclusion, with a denomination punchmark also present within the design.
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Reverse description A hand emerging from clouds in the upper field extends a laurel wreath toward a horse passant to the left, symbolizing honor and victory. The lower portion of the field depicts a detailed mining scene characteristic of the Harz region, referencing the source of the silver used in the coinage. The composition is rendered in a dynamic baroque style, with strong contrasts between the celestial and terrestrial registers.
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Mintage 1650 - KM# 222.1 -
1657 - KM# 222.2 -
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