¼ Thaler 1581 front ¼ Thaler 1581 back
¼ Thaler 1581 photo
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¼ Thaler

1581 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
City of Goslar (German States)
Period
Free city
Emperor
Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1581
Value
¼ Thaler = 6 Groschen
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#184378
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with orb containing the denomination (6) in Groschen.

Script: Latin

Comment

Unlisted in Krause KM catalogue.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Thaler 1581 from City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver features an image of a lion on its obverse side, which was a common motif in medieval European coinage. The lion was seen as a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty, and its presence on the coin was meant to convey the power and authority of the issuing city or state. In this case, the lion on the ¼ Thaler 1581 from City of Goslar (German States) made of Silver is particularly noteworthy because it was a time when the city was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the lion was a symbol of the empire's power and influence.