¼ Thaler Klippe - Nagyszeben I. Ferdinánd's Occupation
1552 year| Silver (.882) | 7.20 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Hermannstadt (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (1526-1564) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1552 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1605) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 7.20 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One sided strike
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the occupation of Nagyszeben (now Sibiu, Romania) by the Habsburg Emperor Ferdinand I in 1552. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other, signifying the city's allegiance to the Habsburg Empire. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing insight into the political and economic context of the time.