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¼ Thaler - Ulrich
| Silver (.938) | 7 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ulrich (1498-1550) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1537-1538 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1495-1802) |
| Composition | Silver (.938) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms divide date to left, above and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA - GLORIAM. DEO. OMNIPOTENTI.
Comment
Often found with countermark of crowned imperial eagle in circular punch indicating coin was struck at 1 Taler - 64 Kreuzer, rather then the standard of 68 Kreuzer to the Taler.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler - Ulrich 1537-1538 from Duchy of Württemberg is that it features an image of a shield with the coat of arms of Württemberg on one side, and the other side bears the inscription "Ulrich, Herzog zu Württemberg" (Ulrich, Duke of Württemberg) surrounding the image of Duke Ulrich himself. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Europe, when the Protestant Reformation was gaining momentum and the Holy Roman Empire was facing challenges to its authority. The coin's design reflects the political and cultural influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
