- WILD MAN OF THE WOODS
- A mythological figure from Central Europe. The wood man’s origins are ancient even prehistorie and was very popular in art and culture since medieval times. A being similar to and a mix between the Bigfoot and the Roman German state of Brunswick Wolfenbuttel.
- German state of Brunswick, Calenberg-Hannover.
- Struck 1641
- Silver 1 Reichsthaler of 28.3 grams, 45 mm
- George I 1636-1641
- Obverse, five helmeted coat of arms.
- Reverse, wild man holding tree trunk.
- Near VF Condition.
🪙 The Wild Man of the Woods is a mythological entity rooted in Central European folklore, with a history that dates back to prehistoric times and a strong presence in art and culture since the medieval era. This figure is akin to a blend between Bigfoot and the emblematic iconography found in the Roman-Germanic state of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. In 1641, a silver coin known as the 1 Reichsthaler, weighing 28.3 grams and measuring 45 mm in diameter, was issued in Brunswick, Calenberg-Hannover. This coin was minted during the reign of George I, from 1636 to 1641. The obverse of the coin is adorned with five helmeted coats of arms, while the reverse features the iconic depiction of the wild man holding a tree trunk. The coin is in near Very Fine (VF) condition, denoting its well-preserved state despite its age.
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