1 Taler 1546-1548 front 1 Taler 1546-1548 back
1 Taler 1546-1548 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

1 Taler

 
Silver 29.02 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Ulm (German States)
Period
Free city (1181-1803)
Emperor
Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1546-1548
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
29.02 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#175307
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double headed imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Taler coin from the City of Ulm (German States) made of Silver weighing 29.02g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Charles V, who was trying to standardize coinage across the Holy Roman Empire. This coin was one of the first standardized coins minted in the empire and it's design and weight were based on the Nuremberg standard, which was a common standard for coinage in the region. This coin is a great example of the efforts to create a uniform currency system in Europe during the 16th century.