© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#92646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
BPM.389 var., Pol.146,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 form of currency in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 16th century, which was a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was introduced by Counts of Schlick, who were influential nobles in the region, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. The coin's design featured an image of St. Joachim, the patron saint of the Counts of Schlick, and it was used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services. The use of a standardized coin like the 1 Guldengroschen "Joachimsthaler" helped to simplify trade and commerce in the region and paved the way for the development of modern currency systems.
