1 Thaler 1555-1558 front 1 Thaler 1555-1558 back
1 Thaler 1555-1558 photo
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1 Thaler

 
Silver 28.57 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Hamelin (German States)
Period
Free city
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1555-1558
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.57 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114205
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full length figure of Saint Boniface.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAN(C)TVS*BONIF / ACIVS*EPIS(K)(C)O(PVS)*

Comment

Knigge 4561

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the City of Hamelin (German States) was minted during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1530 to 1558. During his reign, the Empire faced challenges from the Protestant Reformation and the rise of nationalism, which ultimately led to the Thirty Years' War. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the economic and cultural significance of the City of Hamelin during that time.