1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND (1523-1527) front 1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND (1523-1527) back
1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND (1523-1527) photo
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1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND

 
Silver - -
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
1523-1527
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1519-1754)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#92644
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

BPM.386, Pol.147

Mintmaster Weizelmann (Flower (or parts of it) mintmarks)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" coin is that it was used as a standardized unit of account and exchange in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 16th century. It was introduced by Counts of Schlick and was made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular choice for trade and commerce. The coin's design featured the Bohemian lion on one side and the Counts of Schlick's coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between the ruling family and the coin's value. This coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used for many financial transactions, including tax payments and trade deals.