1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND (1519-1523) front 1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND (1519-1523) back
1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND (1519-1523) photo
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1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND

 
Silver (.800) 28 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Counts of Schlick (Kingdom of Bohemia)
Count
Stephen (Stephan) (1516-1528) Hieronymus (1516-1551)
King
Louis I (Ludwig I) (1516-1526)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1519-1523
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1519-1754)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87014
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bohemia lion left in a circle. Legend around (starts 12h).

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVDOVICVS PRIM D GRACIA REX BO

Comment

The first type of Joachimstaler.

Mintmasters - Gemisch+Gebhart

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" coin is that it was used as a standardized form of currency in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 16th century, which was a time of great economic and cultural growth in the region. The coin's design and weight were strictly regulated by the Counts of Schlick, who were responsible for its minting, and it was widely accepted as a medium of exchange throughout the kingdom. This coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this period, and its use helped to promote economic stability and growth in the region.